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Blackfield and Langley vs Eastleigh

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Eastleigh offers lower property prices by roughly 35%. 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

Eastleigh

£323,924

Crime Rate

Blackfield and Langley

54.4

Eastleigh

54.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackfield and Langley

100.0%

Eastleigh

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Blackfield and Langley

408.9

Eastleigh

415.5

EPC Rating

Blackfield and Langley

68.5

Eastleigh

72.1

Median Income

Blackfield and Langley

£29,236

Eastleigh

£34,189

The average house price in Eastleigh is £323,924, which is 35% 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 Eastleigh it is a flat at £183,485.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Blackfield And Langley (£260,650 vs £183,485).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Blackfield And Langley prices grew faster — 32% vs 11%.

With 54.4 offences per 1,000 people, Blackfield And Langley is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Eastleigh's 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackfield And Langley is violent-crime, while in Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh. Blackfield And Langley has 1 schools in total, while Eastleigh has 13.

Blackfield and Langley School Inspection Breakdown

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

Eastleigh School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBlackfield and LangleyEastleigh
Total Schools113
Primary111
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Eastleigh offers faster average downloads at 415.5 Mbps, compared to 408.9 Mbps in Blackfield And Langley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Blackfield And Langley and 96.7% in Eastleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Blackfield And Langley and 80.2% in Eastleigh.

Eastleigh is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (416 vs 409 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Eastleigh are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.1 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Blackfield And Langley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Blackfield And Langley and £1,152 in Eastleigh. 58.3% of homes in Blackfield And Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Eastleigh.

Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh and £29,236 in Blackfield And Langley. The median age is 51.4 in Blackfield And Langley and 44.5 in Eastleigh. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Blackfield And Langley and 60.8% in Eastleigh. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Blackfield And Langley versus 68.5% in Eastleigh.

IndicatorBlackfield and LangleyEastleigh
Population5,84448,355
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 Eastleigh?
Blackfield And Langley and Eastleigh are approximately 10.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackfield And Langley or Eastleigh?
Eastleigh is cheaper, with an average house price of £323,924.
Is Blackfield And Langley or Eastleigh safer?
Blackfield And Langley has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackfield And Langley or Eastleigh?
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 Eastleigh?
Eastleigh has faster average broadband at 415.5 Mbps.

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