Binfield vs Blackwater (Hart)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blackwater (hart) wins on house prices with a 30% gap. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £421,945, Blackwater (hart) undercuts Binfield (£546,490) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Blackwater (hart) it is a flat at £225,891.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Binfield (£780,733 vs £582,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Binfield and Blackwater (hart) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 2 schools in Binfield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Blackwater (hart), which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 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 | Binfield | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Binfield averages 460.8 Mbps – ahead of Blackwater (hart)'s 437.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 96.7% in Blackwater (hart). Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 85.7% in Blackwater (hart).
Binfield is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (461 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Binfield, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 71.9 (band C) in Blackwater (hart). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,130 in Blackwater (hart). 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Blackwater (hart).
Blackwater (hart) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £37,534 in Blackwater (hart). The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 42.2 in Blackwater (hart). Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 64.2% in Blackwater (hart). Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 68.1% in Blackwater (hart). Binfield has a population of 4,851 and Blackwater (hart) has 7,170.
| Indicator | Binfield | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 7,170 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £37,534 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 35.6% |
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