Blackfield and Langley vs Holbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Holbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 41% 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
Holbury
£310,156
Crime Rate
Blackfield and Langley
54.4
Holbury
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackfield and Langley
100.0%
Holbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackfield and Langley
408.9
Holbury
408.9
EPC Rating
Blackfield and Langley
68.5
Holbury
68.5
Median Income
Blackfield and Langley
£29,236
Holbury
£29,236
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £310,156, Holbury undercuts Blackfield And Langley (£436,368) by around 41% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackfield And Langley is a flat at £260,650, while in Holbury it is a flat at £232,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 47% pricier in Blackfield And Langley (£378,276 vs £257,718).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackfield And Langley prices grew faster — 32% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBlackfield And Langley has a crime rate of 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Holbury at 54.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackfield And Langley is violent-crime, while in Holbury 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Blackfield And Langley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Holbury, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Blackfield and Langley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackfield and Langley | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blackfield And Langley averages 408.9 Mbps – ahead of Holbury's 408.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Blackfield And Langley and 97.3% in Holbury. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Blackfield And Langley and 78.4% in Holbury.
Blackfield And Langley is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (409 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Blackfield And Langley, scoring 68.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Holbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Blackfield And Langley and £1,278 in Holbury. 58.3% of homes in Blackfield And Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Holbury.
Blackfield And Langley has more energy-efficient housing — 58.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,236 in Blackfield And Langley and £29,236 in Holbury. The median age is 51.4 in Blackfield And Langley and 51.4 in Holbury. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Blackfield And Langley and 52.9% in Holbury. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Blackfield And Langley versus 74.2% in Holbury. Blackfield And Langley has a population of 5,844 and Holbury has 7,339.
| Indicator | Blackfield and Langley | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,844 | 7,339 |
| Median Age | 51.4 | 51.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,236 | £29,236 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 74.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.2% |
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