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Blackfield and Langley vs Gosport

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Gosport is about 75% cheaper on average. 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

Gosport

£249,661

Crime Rate

Blackfield and Langley

54.4

Gosport

74.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackfield and Langley

100.0%

Gosport

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

Blackfield and Langley

408.9

Gosport

467.3

EPC Rating

Blackfield and Langley

68.5

Gosport

70

Median Income

Blackfield and Langley

£29,236

Gosport

£31,770

The average house price in Gosport is £249,661, which is 75% 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 Gosport it is a flat at £151,697.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 72% pricier in Blackfield And Langley (£260,650 vs £151,697).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Blackfield And Langley prices grew faster — 32% vs 28%.

With 54.4 offences per 1,000 people, Blackfield And Langley is the safer of the two – 37% lower than Gosport's 74.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackfield And Langley is violent-crime, while in Gosport 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 83.3% in Gosport. Blackfield And Langley has 1 schools in total, while Gosport has 26.

Blackfield and Langley School Inspection Breakdown

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

Gosport School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 26 schools (23 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBlackfield and LangleyGosport
Total Schools126
Primary123
Secondary03
% Top two bands100%83.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Gosport offers faster average downloads at 467.3 Mbps, compared to 408.9 Mbps in Blackfield And Langley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Blackfield And Langley and 99.6% in Gosport. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Blackfield And Langley and 92.2% in Gosport.

Gosport is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (467 vs 409 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Gosport are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Blackfield And Langley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Blackfield And Langley and £1,036 in Gosport. 58.3% of homes in Blackfield And Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Gosport.

Gosport has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,770 in Gosport and £29,236 in Blackfield And Langley. The median age is 51.4 in Blackfield And Langley and 45 in Gosport. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Blackfield And Langley and 57.3% in Gosport. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Blackfield And Langley versus 63.6% in Gosport.

IndicatorBlackfield and LangleyGosport
Population5,84470,120
Median Age51.445
Median Household Income£29,236£31,770
Employment Rate52.9%57.3%
Owner Occupied74.2%63.6%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%24.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackfield And Langley and Gosport?
Blackfield And Langley and Gosport are approximately 9.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackfield And Langley or Gosport?
Gosport is cheaper, with an average house price of £249,661.
Is Blackfield And Langley or Gosport safer?
Blackfield And Langley has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackfield And Langley or Gosport?
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 Gosport?
Gosport has faster average broadband at 467.3 Mbps.

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