Blackfield and Langley vs North Baddesley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
North Baddesley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. North Baddesley 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
North Baddesley
£390,448
Crime Rate
Blackfield and Langley
54.4
North Baddesley
52.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackfield and Langley
100.0%
North Baddesley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackfield and Langley
408.9
North Baddesley
435.7
EPC Rating
Blackfield and Langley
68.5
North Baddesley
69.9
Median Income
Blackfield and Langley
£29,236
North Baddesley
£32,384
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Blackfield And Langley commands an average of £436,368, compared with £390,448 in North Baddesley – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Blackfield And Langley is a flat at £260,650, while in North Baddesley it is a terraced at £292,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Blackfield And Langley (£378,276 vs £292,900).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackfield And Langley prices grew faster — 32% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastNorth Baddesley has a crime rate of 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Blackfield And Langley at 54.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackfield And Langley is violent-crime, while in North Baddesley 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 EastFamilies may prefer Blackfield And Langley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in North Baddesley. There are 1 schools in Blackfield And Langley and 2 in North Baddesley.
Blackfield and Langley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Baddesley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackfield and Langley | North Baddesley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.7 Mbps in North Baddesley and 408.9 Mbps in Blackfield And Langley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Blackfield And Langley and 97.5% in North Baddesley. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Blackfield And Langley and 83.7% in North Baddesley.
North Baddesley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (436 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours North Baddesley, scoring 69.9 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 £1,270 in North Baddesley. 58.3% of homes in Blackfield And Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in North Baddesley.
North Baddesley has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,384 in North Baddesley and £29,236 in Blackfield And Langley. The median age is 51.4 in Blackfield And Langley and 45.2 in North Baddesley. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Blackfield And Langley and 61.7% in North Baddesley. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Blackfield And Langley versus 68.9% in North Baddesley. Blackfield And Langley has a population of 5,844 and North Baddesley has 6,996.
| Indicator | Blackfield and Langley | North Baddesley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,844 | 6,996 |
| Median Age | 51.4 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,236 | £32,384 |
| Employment Rate | 52.9% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 35.7% |
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