Blackwater (Hart) vs Charvil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blackwater (hart) wins on house prices with a 38% gap.
Avg House Price
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Charvil
£683,121
Crime Rate
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Charvil
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Charvil
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
Charvil
402.4
EPC Rating
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Charvil
71.9
Median Income
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
Charvil
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £421,945, Blackwater (hart) undercuts Charvil (£683,121) by around 38% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackwater (hart) is a flat at £225,891, while in Charvil it is a flat at £257,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Charvil (£801,023 vs £582,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Charvil prices grew faster — 23% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Charvil 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 Charvil. Blackwater (hart) has 2 schools and Charvil has 0 schools.
Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Charvil School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Blackwater (Hart) | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blackwater (hart) averages 437.8 Mbps – ahead of Charvil's 402.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Blackwater (hart) and 95.7% in Charvil. Gigabit availability stands at 85.7% in Blackwater (hart) and 75.1% in Charvil.
Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (438 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blackwater (hart) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Charvil averages 71.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Blackwater (hart) and £1,169 in Charvil. 70.8% of homes in Blackwater (hart) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Charvil.
Blackwater (hart) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Charvil and £37,534 in Blackwater (hart). The median age is 42.2 in Blackwater (hart) and 42.2 in Charvil. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Blackwater (hart) versus 69.7% in Charvil. Employment rates stand at 64.2% in Blackwater (hart) and 63.9% in Charvil.
| Indicator | Blackwater (Hart) | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,170 | 3,158 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,534 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 64.2% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 42.3% |
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