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Blackwater (Hart) vs Charvil

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Charvil at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School 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

MetricBlackwater (Hart)Charvil
Total Schools20
Primary20
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBlackwater (Hart)Charvil
Population7,1703,158
Median Age42.242.2
Median Household Income£37,534£37,982.3
Employment Rate64.2%63.9%
Owner Occupied68.1%69.7%
Degree-Level Qualified35.6%42.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackwater (hart) and Charvil?
Blackwater (hart) and Charvil are approximately 10.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackwater (hart) or Charvil?
Blackwater (hart) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,945.
Is Blackwater (hart) or Charvil safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Blackwater (hart) or Charvil?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Blackwater (hart) or Charvil?
Blackwater (hart) has faster average broadband at 437.8 Mbps.

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