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Blackwater (Hart) vs Caversham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Blackwater (hart) is about 16% cheaper on average. For families, Blackwater (hart) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Blackwater (Hart)

£421,945

Caversham

£504,204

Crime Rate

Blackwater (Hart)

N/A

Caversham

95.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackwater (Hart)

100.0%

Caversham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Blackwater (Hart)

437.8

Caversham

435.8

EPC Rating

Blackwater (Hart)

71.9

Caversham

71.3

Median Income

Blackwater (Hart)

£37,534

Caversham

£36,987

The average house price in Blackwater (hart) is £421,945, which is 16% less than Caversham at £504,204. The most affordable entry point in Blackwater (hart) is a flat at £225,891, while in Caversham it is a flat at £267,554.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Caversham (£797,551 vs £582,316).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Caversham prices grew faster — 19% vs 17%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Caversham 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 Caversham. Blackwater (hart) has 2 schools in total, while Caversham has 10.

Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Caversham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBlackwater (Hart)Caversham
Total Schools210
Primary29
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Blackwater (hart) offers faster average downloads at 437.8 Mbps, compared to 435.8 Mbps in Caversham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Blackwater (hart) and 97.8% in Caversham. Gigabit availability stands at 85.7% in Blackwater (hart) and 84.7% in Caversham.

Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (438 vs 436 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 71.3 (band C) in Caversham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Blackwater (hart) and £1,180 in Caversham. 70.8% of homes in Blackwater (hart) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Caversham.

Blackwater (hart) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,534 in Blackwater (hart) and £36,987.3 in Caversham. The median age is 42.2 in Blackwater (hart) and 41.7 in Caversham. Employment rates stand at 64.2% in Blackwater (hart) and 63.1% in Caversham. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Blackwater (hart) versus 65.5% in Caversham.

IndicatorBlackwater (Hart)Caversham
Population7,17033,038
Median Age42.241.7
Median Household Income£37,534£36,987.3
Employment Rate64.2%63.1%
Owner Occupied68.1%65.5%
Degree-Level Qualified35.6%43.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackwater (hart) and Caversham?
Blackwater (hart) and Caversham are approximately 12.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackwater (hart) or Caversham?
Blackwater (hart) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,945.
Is Blackwater (hart) or Caversham safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Blackwater (hart) or Caversham?
Blackwater (hart) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackwater (hart) or Caversham?
Blackwater (hart) has faster average broadband at 437.8 Mbps.

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