Blackfield and Langley vs Denmead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Denmead offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. 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
Denmead
£413,244
Crime Rate
Blackfield and Langley
54.4
Denmead
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackfield and Langley
100.0%
Denmead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackfield and Langley
408.9
Denmead
409
EPC Rating
Blackfield and Langley
68.5
Denmead
71.4
Median Income
Blackfield and Langley
£29,236
Denmead
£33,166
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Denmead is £413,244, which is 6% less than Blackfield And Langley at £436,368. The most affordable entry point in Blackfield And Langley is a flat at £260,650, while in Denmead it is a flat at £185,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Blackfield And Langley (£260,650 vs £185,118).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackfield And Langley prices grew faster — 32% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 54.4 offences per 1,000 people, Blackfield And Langley is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Denmead's 55.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackfield And Langley is violent-crime, while in Denmead 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 EastBlackfield And Langley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Denmead. Blackfield And Langley has 1 schools in total, while Denmead has 2.
Blackfield and Langley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackfield and Langley | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Denmead offers faster average downloads at 409.0 Mbps, compared to 408.9 Mbps in Blackfield And Langley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Blackfield And Langley and 95.3% in Denmead. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Blackfield And Langley and 79% in Denmead.
Denmead is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (409 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Denmead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Blackfield And Langley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Blackfield And Langley and £1,125 in Denmead. 58.3% of homes in Blackfield And Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Denmead.
Denmead has more energy-efficient housing — 67.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,166.2 in Denmead and £29,236 in Blackfield And Langley. The median age is 51.4 in Blackfield And Langley and 44.7 in Denmead. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Blackfield And Langley and 57.3% in Denmead. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Blackfield And Langley versus 64.7% in Denmead.
| Indicator | Blackfield and Langley | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,844 | 6,509 |
| Median Age | 51.4 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,236 | £33,166.2 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 35% |
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