Barton on Sea vs Blackfield and Langley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool 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.
| Metric | Barton on Sea | Blackfield and Langley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Barton on Sea | Blackfield and Langley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,763 | 5,844 |
| Median Age | 51.4 | 51.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,236 | £29,236 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 74.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.2% |
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