Blackwater (Hart) vs Caversham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Caversham 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 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.
| Metric | Blackwater (Hart) | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 10 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Blackwater (Hart) | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,170 | 33,038 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £37,534 | £36,987.3 |
| Employment Rate | 64.2% | 63.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 43.4% |
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