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Blackfield and Langley vs Holbury

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.2 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Blackfield 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.

Of 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.

MetricBlackfield and LangleyHolbury
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBlackfield and LangleyHolbury
Population5,8447,339
Median Age51.451.4
Median Household Income£29,236£29,236
Employment Rate52.9%52.9%
Owner Occupied74.2%74.2%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%31.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackfield And Langley and Holbury?
Blackfield And Langley and Holbury are approximately 1.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackfield And Langley or Holbury?
Holbury is cheaper, with an average house price of £310,156.
Is Blackfield And Langley or Holbury safer?
Blackfield And Langley has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackfield And Langley or Holbury?
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 Holbury?
Blackfield And Langley has faster average broadband at 408.9 Mbps.

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