Blackwater (Hart) vs Burghfield Common
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blackwater (hart) is about 22% cheaper on average. For families, Blackwater (hart) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Burghfield Common
£541,242
Crime Rate
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Burghfield Common
56.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Burghfield Common
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
Burghfield Common
398.9
EPC Rating
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Burghfield Common
71.5
Median Income
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
Burghfield Common
£37,851
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Blackwater (hart) is £421,945, which is 22% less than Burghfield Common at £541,242. The most affordable entry point in Blackwater (hart) is a flat at £225,891, while in Burghfield Common it is a flat at £171,720.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Blackwater (hart) (£225,891 vs £171,720).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burghfield Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Burghfield Common at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBlackwater (hart) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Burghfield Common. Blackwater (hart) has 2 schools in total, while Burghfield Common has 3.
Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burghfield Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackwater (Hart) | Burghfield Common |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackwater (hart) offers faster average downloads at 437.8 Mbps, compared to 398.9 Mbps in Burghfield Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Blackwater (hart) and 94.1% in Burghfield Common. Gigabit availability stands at 85.7% in Blackwater (hart) and 75.2% in Burghfield Common.
Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (438 vs 399 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Blackwater (hart) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Burghfield Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Blackwater (hart) and £1,184 in Burghfield Common. 70.8% of homes in Blackwater (hart) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Burghfield Common.
Blackwater (hart) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 67.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,850.6 in Burghfield Common and £37,534 in Blackwater (hart). The median age is 42.2 in Blackwater (hart) and 42.1 in Burghfield Common. Employment rates stand at 64.2% in Blackwater (hart) and 63.4% in Burghfield Common. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Blackwater (hart) versus 66.9% in Burghfield Common.
| Indicator | Blackwater (Hart) | Burghfield Common |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,170 | 6,216 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,534 | £37,850.6 |
| Employment Rate | 64.2% | 63.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 40% |
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