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Barton on Sea vs Blackfield and Langley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Blackfield And Langley is about 10% cheaper on average. Barton On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Barton on Sea

£479,998

Blackfield and Langley

£436,368

Crime Rate

Barton on Sea

54.4

Blackfield and Langley

54.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton on Sea

N/A

Blackfield and Langley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton on Sea

332.8

Blackfield and Langley

408.9

EPC Rating

Barton on Sea

68.5

Blackfield and Langley

68.5

Median Income

Barton on Sea

£29,236

Blackfield and Langley

£29,236

The average house price in Blackfield And Langley is £436,368, which is 10% less than Barton On Sea at £479,998. The most affordable entry point in Barton On Sea is a terraced at £289,470, while in Blackfield And Langley it is a flat at £260,650.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Blackfield And Langley (£402,057 vs £305,103).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barton On Sea prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.

Crime is lower in Barton On Sea (54.4 per 1,000) compared to Blackfield And Langley (54.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Barton On Sea is violent-crime, while in Blackfield And Langley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Barton On Sea and Blackfield And Langley. Barton On Sea has 0 schools and Blackfield And Langley has 1 schools.

Barton on Sea School Inspection Breakdown

Blackfield and Langley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton on SeaBlackfield and Langley
Total Schools01
Primary01
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Blackfield And Langley offers faster average downloads at 408.9 Mbps, compared to 332.8 Mbps in Barton On Sea. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Barton On Sea and 97.3% in Blackfield And Langley. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Barton On Sea and 78.4% in Blackfield And Langley.

Blackfield And Langley is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (409 vs 333 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Barton On Sea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.5 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Blackfield And Langley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Barton On Sea and £1,278 in Blackfield And Langley. 58.3% of homes in Barton On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Blackfield And Langley.

Barton On Sea has more energy-efficient housing — 58.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,236 in Barton On Sea and £29,236 in Blackfield And Langley. The median age is 51.4 in Barton On Sea and 51.4 in Blackfield And Langley. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Barton On Sea and 52.9% in Blackfield And Langley. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Barton On Sea versus 74.2% in Blackfield And Langley.

IndicatorBarton on SeaBlackfield and Langley
Population6,7635,844
Median Age51.451.4
Median Household Income£29,236£29,236
Employment Rate52.9%52.9%
Owner Occupied74.2%74.2%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%31.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton On Sea and Blackfield And Langley?
Barton On Sea and Blackfield And Langley are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton On Sea or Blackfield And Langley?
Blackfield And Langley is cheaper, with an average house price of £436,368.
Is Barton On Sea or Blackfield And Langley safer?
Barton On Sea has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton On Sea or Blackfield And Langley?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barton On Sea or Blackfield And Langley?
Blackfield And Langley has faster average broadband at 408.9 Mbps.

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