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Blackfield and Langley vs Denmead

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Blackfield 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.

MetricBlackfield and LangleyDenmead
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBlackfield and LangleyDenmead
Population5,8446,509
Median Age51.444.7
Median Household Income£29,236£33,166.2
Employment Rate52.9%57.3%
Owner Occupied74.2%64.7%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackfield And Langley and Denmead?
Blackfield And Langley and Denmead are approximately 14.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackfield And Langley or Denmead?
Denmead is cheaper, with an average house price of £413,244.
Is Blackfield And Langley or Denmead safer?
Blackfield And Langley has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackfield And Langley or Denmead?
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 Denmead?
Denmead has faster average broadband at 409.0 Mbps.

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