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Blackwater (Hart) vs Bramley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bramley is about 4% cheaper on average.

Avg House Price

Blackwater (Hart)

£421,945

Bramley

£404,926

Crime Rate

Blackwater (Hart)

N/A

Bramley

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackwater (Hart)

100.0%

Bramley

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Blackwater (Hart)

437.8

Bramley

274.4

EPC Rating

Blackwater (Hart)

71.9

Bramley

71.1

Median Income

Blackwater (Hart)

£37,534

Bramley

£37,413

Buyers will find Bramley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,926 versus £421,945 in Blackwater (hart). The most affordable entry point in Blackwater (hart) is a flat at £225,891, while in Bramley it is a flat at £186,479.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Blackwater (hart) (£225,891 vs £186,479).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bramley prices grew faster — 27% vs 17%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality data is not fully available for both Blackwater (hart) and Bramley. Blackwater (hart) has 2 schools and Bramley has 0 schools.

Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Bramley School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBlackwater (Hart)Bramley
Total Schools20
Primary20
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Blackwater (hart) enjoy 437.8 Mbps on average, while Bramley lags behind at 274.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Blackwater (hart) and 92% in Bramley. Gigabit availability stands at 85.7% in Blackwater (hart) and 46.7% in Bramley.

Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (438 vs 274 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Blackwater (hart) is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Bramley's band C (score 71.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Blackwater (hart) and £1,254 in Bramley. 70.8% of homes in Blackwater (hart) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bramley.

Blackwater (hart) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Blackwater (hart) has a population of 7,170 while Bramley has 4,730. Median household income is £37,534 in Blackwater (hart) and £37,412.5 in Bramley. The median age is 42.2 in Blackwater (hart) and 43 in Bramley. Employment rates stand at 64.2% in Blackwater (hart) and 63.9% in Bramley.

IndicatorBlackwater (Hart)Bramley
Population7,1704,730
Median Age42.243
Median Household Income£37,534£37,412.5
Employment Rate64.2%63.9%
Owner Occupied68.1%66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified35.6%36.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackwater (hart) and Bramley?
Blackwater (hart) and Bramley are approximately 11.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackwater (hart) or Bramley?
Bramley is cheaper, with an average house price of £404,926.
Is Blackwater (hart) or Bramley safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Blackwater (hart) or Bramley?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Blackwater (hart) or Bramley?
Blackwater (hart) has faster average broadband at 437.8 Mbps.

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