Blackwater (Hart) vs Bracknell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blackwater (hart) offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. For families, Blackwater (hart) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Bracknell
£425,233
Crime Rate
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Bracknell
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Bracknell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
Bracknell
473
EPC Rating
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Bracknell
73.2
Median Income
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
Bracknell
£36,051
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Blackwater (hart) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £421,945 versus £425,233 in Bracknell. The most affordable entry point in Blackwater (hart) is a flat at £225,891, while in Bracknell it is a flat at £232,969.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Bracknell (£640,166 vs £582,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackwater (hart) prices grew faster — 17% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Bracknell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Blackwater (hart): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bracknell.
Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bracknell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackwater (Hart) | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 21 |
| Primary | 2 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bracknell enjoy 473.0 Mbps on average, while Blackwater (hart) lags behind at 437.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Blackwater (hart) and 96.9% in Bracknell. Gigabit availability stands at 85.7% in Blackwater (hart) and 92.9% in Bracknell.
Bracknell is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (473 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bracknell is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Blackwater (hart)'s band C (score 71.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Blackwater (hart) and £1,048 in Bracknell. 70.8% of homes in Blackwater (hart) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 76.7% in Bracknell.
Bracknell has more energy-efficient housing — 76.7% reach band C or above, vs 70.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blackwater (hart) has a population of 7,170 while Bracknell has 79,581. Median household income is £37,534 in Blackwater (hart) and £36,051 in Bracknell. The median age is 42.2 in Blackwater (hart) and 40.8 in Bracknell. Employment rates stand at 64.2% in Blackwater (hart) and 66.4% in Bracknell.
| Indicator | Blackwater (Hart) | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,170 | 79,581 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,534 | £36,051 |
| Employment Rate | 64.2% | 66.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 35.6% |
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