Basingstoke vs Blackwater (Hart)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Basingstoke is about 4% cheaper on average. For families, Blackwater (hart) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Basingstoke is £404,926, which is 4% less than Blackwater (hart) at £421,945. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Blackwater (hart) it is a flat at £225,891.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Blackwater (hart) (£225,891 vs £186,479).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basingstoke prices grew faster — 27% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Blackwater (hart) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBlackwater (hart) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 94.3% in Basingstoke. Basingstoke has 40 schools in total, while Blackwater (hart) has 2.
Basingstoke School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 40 schools (33 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 2 |
| Primary | 33 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackwater (hart) offers faster average downloads at 437.8 Mbps, compared to 416.2 Mbps in Basingstoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 96.7% in Blackwater (hart). Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 85.7% in Blackwater (hart).
Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (438 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Basingstoke are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 71.9 (band C) in Blackwater (hart). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,130 in Blackwater (hart). 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Blackwater (hart).
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 70.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,107 in Basingstoke and £37,534 in Blackwater (hart). The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 42.2 in Blackwater (hart). Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 64.2% in Blackwater (hart). Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Basingstoke versus 68.1% in Blackwater (hart).
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 7,170 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £37,534 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 35.6% |
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