Blackwater (Hart) vs Farnham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Blackwater (hart) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. For families, Blackwater (hart) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Farnham
£664,871
Crime Rate
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Farnham
37.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Farnham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
Farnham
373.5
EPC Rating
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Farnham
68.5
Median Income
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
Farnham
£43,842
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £421,945, Blackwater (hart) undercuts Farnham (£664,871) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackwater (hart) is a flat at £225,891, while in Farnham it is a flat at £361,405.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Farnham (£1,005,955 vs £582,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Farnham prices grew faster — 22% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Farnham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 2 schools in Blackwater (hart), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Farnham, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farnham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackwater (Hart) | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blackwater (hart) averages 437.8 Mbps – ahead of Farnham's 373.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Blackwater (hart) and 99% in Farnham. Gigabit availability stands at 85.7% in Blackwater (hart) and 64.2% in Farnham.
Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (438 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blackwater (hart) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Farnham averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Blackwater (hart) and £1,466 in Farnham. 70.8% of homes in Blackwater (hart) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Farnham.
Blackwater (hart) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 53% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £43,842 in Farnham and £37,534 in Blackwater (hart). The median age is 42.2 in Blackwater (hart) and 46 in Farnham. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Blackwater (hart) versus 71.8% in Farnham. Employment rates stand at 64.2% in Blackwater (hart) and 58.6% in Farnham.
| Indicator | Blackwater (Hart) | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,170 | 20,499 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £37,534 | £43,842 |
| Employment Rate | 64.2% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 46.6% |
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