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Blackwater (Hart) vs Farnham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.

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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

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of 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.

MetricBlackwater (Hart)Farnham
Total Schools25
Primary25
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBlackwater (Hart)Farnham
Population7,17020,499
Median Age42.246
Median Household Income£37,534£43,842
Employment Rate64.2%58.6%
Owner Occupied68.1%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified35.6%46.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackwater (hart) and Farnham?
Blackwater (hart) and Farnham are approximately 8.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackwater (hart) or Farnham?
Blackwater (hart) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,945.
Is Blackwater (hart) or Farnham safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Blackwater (hart) or Farnham?
Blackwater (hart) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackwater (hart) or Farnham?
Blackwater (hart) has faster average broadband at 437.8 Mbps.

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