Blackwater (Hart) vs Bramley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Bramley at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool 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
| Metric | Blackwater (Hart) | Bramley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Blackwater (Hart) | Bramley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,170 | 4,730 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £37,534 | £37,412.5 |
| Employment Rate | 64.2% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 36.1% |
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