Blackfield and Langley vs Hedge End

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Hedge End is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% 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

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Hedge End

£343,737

Crime Rate

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Blackfield and Langley

54.4

Hedge End

54.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackfield and Langley

100.0%

Hedge End

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Blackfield and Langley

408.9

Hedge End

406.8

EPC Rating

Blackfield and Langley

68.5

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Hedge End

73.2

Median Income

Blackfield and Langley

£29,236

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Hedge End

£35,092

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

At £343,737, Hedge End undercuts Blackfield And Langley (£436,368) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackfield And Langley is a flat at £260,650, while in Hedge End it is a flat at £178,721.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Blackfield And Langley (£260,650 vs £178,721).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Blackfield And Langley prices grew faster — 32% vs 4%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

Blackfield And Langley has a crime rate of 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Hedge End at 54.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackfield And Langley is violent-crime, while in Hedge End 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 East

Of the 1 schools in Blackfield And Langley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hedge End, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.

Blackfield and Langley School Inspection Breakdown

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

Hedge End School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Blackfield and Langley	Hedge End
Total Schools	1	8
Primary	1	6
Secondary	0	2
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Blackfield And Langley averages 408.9 Mbps – ahead of Hedge End's 406.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Blackfield And Langley and 97% in Hedge End. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Blackfield And Langley and 74.5% in Hedge End.

Blackfield And Langley is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (409 vs 407 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Hedge End, scoring 73.2 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 £1,092 in Hedge End. 58.3% of homes in Blackfield And Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Hedge End.

Hedge End has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,091.5 in Hedge End and £29,236 in Blackfield And Langley. The median age is 51.4 in Blackfield And Langley and 44.2 in Hedge End. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Blackfield And Langley and 60.4% in Hedge End. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Blackfield And Langley versus 68.3% in Hedge End. Blackfield And Langley has a population of 5,844 and Hedge End has 23,195.

Indicator	Blackfield and Langley	Hedge End
Population	5,844	23,195
Median Age	51.4	44.2
Median Household Income	£29,236	£35,091.5
Employment Rate	52.9%	60.4%
Owner Occupied	74.2%	68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.2%	39%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackfield And Langley and Hedge End?

Blackfield And Langley and Hedge End are approximately 7.7 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackfield And Langley or Hedge End?

Hedge End is cheaper, with an average house price of £343,737.

Is Blackfield And Langley or Hedge End safer?

Blackfield And Langley has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Blackfield And Langley or Hedge End?

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 Hedge End?

Blackfield And Langley has faster average broadband at 408.9 Mbps.

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