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Blackwater (Hart) vs Bracknell

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Bracknell at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School 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.

MetricBlackwater (Hart)Bracknell
Total Schools221
Primary217
Secondary04
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBlackwater (Hart)Bracknell
Population7,17079,581
Median Age42.240.8
Median Household Income£37,534£36,051
Employment Rate64.2%66.4%
Owner Occupied68.1%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified35.6%35.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackwater (hart) and Bracknell?
Blackwater (hart) and Bracknell are approximately 5.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackwater (hart) or Bracknell?
Blackwater (hart) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,945.
Is Blackwater (hart) or Bracknell safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Blackwater (hart) or Bracknell?
Blackwater (hart) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackwater (hart) or Bracknell?
Bracknell has faster average broadband at 473.0 Mbps.

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