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Blackfield and Langley vs North Baddesley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

North 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.

Families 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.

MetricBlackfield and LangleyNorth Baddesley
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBlackfield and LangleyNorth Baddesley
Population5,8446,996
Median Age51.445.2
Median Household Income£29,236£32,384
Employment Rate52.9%61.7%
Owner Occupied74.2%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%35.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackfield And Langley and North Baddesley?
Blackfield And Langley and North Baddesley are approximately 11.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackfield And Langley or North Baddesley?
North Baddesley is cheaper, with an average house price of £390,448.
Is Blackfield And Langley or North Baddesley safer?
North Baddesley has the lower crime rate at 52.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackfield And Langley or North Baddesley?
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 North Baddesley?
North Baddesley has faster average broadband at 435.7 Mbps.

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