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Blackwater (Hart) vs Burghfield Common

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Burghfield Common at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Blackwater (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.

MetricBlackwater (Hart)Burghfield Common
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBlackwater (Hart)Burghfield Common
Population7,1706,216
Median Age42.242.1
Median Household Income£37,534£37,850.6
Employment Rate64.2%63.4%
Owner Occupied68.1%66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified35.6%40%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackwater (hart) and Burghfield Common?
Blackwater (hart) and Burghfield Common are approximately 12.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackwater (hart) or Burghfield Common?
Blackwater (hart) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,945.
Is Blackwater (hart) or Burghfield Common safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Blackwater (hart) or Burghfield Common?
Blackwater (hart) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackwater (hart) or Burghfield Common?
Blackwater (hart) has faster average broadband at 437.8 Mbps.

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