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Blackfield and Langley vs Chandler's Ford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Blackfield And Langley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Blackfield And Langley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackfield And Langley edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Blackfield and Langley

£436,368

Chandler's Ford

£449,614

Crime Rate

Blackfield and Langley

54.4

Chandler's Ford

54.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackfield and Langley

100.0%

Chandler's Ford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Blackfield and Langley

408.9

Chandler's Ford

385.5

EPC Rating

Blackfield and Langley

68.5

Chandler's Ford

72.1

Median Income

Blackfield and Langley

£29,236

Chandler's Ford

£34,189

Property in Chandler's Ford commands an average of £449,614, compared with £436,368 in Blackfield And Langley – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Blackfield And Langley is a flat at £260,650, while in Chandler's Ford it is a flat at £208,236.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Blackfield And Langley (£260,650 vs £208,236).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Blackfield And Langley prices grew faster — 32% vs 9%.

Blackfield And Langley has a crime rate of 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Chandler's Ford at 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackfield And Langley is violent-crime, while in Chandler's Ford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Blackfield And Langley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Chandler's Ford. There are 1 schools in Blackfield And Langley and 12 in Chandler's Ford.

Blackfield and Langley School Inspection Breakdown

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

Chandler's Ford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBlackfield and LangleyChandler's Ford
Total Schools112
Primary110
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 408.9 Mbps in Blackfield And Langley and 385.5 Mbps in Chandler's Ford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Blackfield And Langley and 99% in Chandler's Ford. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Blackfield And Langley and 72.8% in Chandler's Ford.

Blackfield And Langley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (409 vs 386 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Chandler's Ford, scoring 72.1 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Blackfield And Langley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Blackfield And Langley and £1,152 in Chandler's Ford. 58.3% of homes in Blackfield And Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Chandler's Ford.

Chandler's Ford has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,189 in Chandler's Ford and £29,236 in Blackfield And Langley. The median age is 51.4 in Blackfield And Langley and 44.5 in Chandler's Ford. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Blackfield And Langley and 60.8% in Chandler's Ford. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Blackfield And Langley versus 68.5% in Chandler's Ford. Blackfield And Langley has a population of 5,844 and Chandler's Ford has 31,965.

IndicatorBlackfield and LangleyChandler's Ford
Population5,84431,965
Median Age51.444.5
Median Household Income£29,236£34,189
Employment Rate52.9%60.8%
Owner Occupied74.2%68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%37.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackfield And Langley and Chandler's Ford?
Blackfield And Langley and Chandler's Ford are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackfield And Langley or Chandler's Ford?
Blackfield And Langley is cheaper, with an average house price of £436,368.
Is Blackfield And Langley or Chandler's Ford safer?
Blackfield And Langley has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackfield And Langley or Chandler's Ford?
Blackfield And Langley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackfield And Langley or Chandler's Ford?
Blackfield And Langley has faster average broadband at 408.9 Mbps.

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