Blackfield and Langley vs Chandler's Ford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBlackfield 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies 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.
| Metric | Blackfield and Langley | Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 12 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Blackfield and Langley | Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,844 | 31,965 |
| Median Age | 51.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,236 | £34,189 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 37.9% |
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