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Blackfield and Langley vs Whiteley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Whiteley wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Whiteley 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

Whiteley

£369,558

Crime Rate

Blackfield and Langley

54.4

Whiteley

38.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackfield and Langley

100.0%

Whiteley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Blackfield and Langley

408.9

Whiteley

438.7

EPC Rating

Blackfield and Langley

68.5

Whiteley

72

Median Income

Blackfield and Langley

£29,236

Whiteley

£36,276

At £369,558, Whiteley undercuts Blackfield And Langley (£436,368) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackfield And Langley is a flat at £260,650, while in Whiteley it is a flat at £205,605.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Blackfield And Langley (£260,650 vs £205,605).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Blackfield And Langley prices grew faster — 32% vs -38%.

Residents of Whiteley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38 per 1,000 versus 54.4 per 1,000 in Blackfield And Langley. The most common crime category in Blackfield And Langley is violent-crime, while in Whiteley 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 Whiteley, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Blackfield and Langley School Inspection Breakdown

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

Whiteley School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBlackfield and LangleyWhiteley
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Whiteley averages 438.7 Mbps – ahead of Blackfield And Langley's 408.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Blackfield And Langley and 94.6% in Whiteley. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Blackfield And Langley and 85.2% in Whiteley.

Whiteley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (439 vs 409 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Whiteley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Blackfield And Langley averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Blackfield And Langley and £1,138 in Whiteley. 58.3% of homes in Blackfield And Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Whiteley.

Whiteley has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,275.5 in Whiteley and £29,236 in Blackfield And Langley. The median age is 51.4 in Blackfield And Langley and 46.4 in Whiteley. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Blackfield And Langley versus 72% in Whiteley. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Blackfield And Langley and 58% in Whiteley.

IndicatorBlackfield and LangleyWhiteley
Population5,8449,350
Median Age51.446.4
Median Household Income£29,236£36,275.5
Employment Rate52.9%58%
Owner Occupied74.2%72%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%39.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackfield And Langley and Whiteley?
Blackfield And Langley and Whiteley are approximately 6.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackfield And Langley or Whiteley?
Whiteley is cheaper, with an average house price of £369,558.
Is Blackfield And Langley or Whiteley safer?
Whiteley has the lower crime rate at 38 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackfield And Langley or Whiteley?
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 Whiteley?
Whiteley has faster average broadband at 438.7 Mbps.

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