Blackwater (Hart) vs Fleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blackwater (hart) offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. For families, Blackwater (hart) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Fleet
£505,680
Crime Rate
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Fleet
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Fleet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
Fleet
416.7
EPC Rating
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Fleet
72.3
Median Income
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
Fleet
£41,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Blackwater (hart) is £421,945, which is 17% less than Fleet at £505,680. The most affordable entry point in Blackwater (hart) is a flat at £225,891, while in Fleet it is a flat at £225,381.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Fleet (£715,743 vs £582,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fleet prices grew faster — 22% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Fleet 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 Fleet. Blackwater (hart) has 2 schools in total, while Fleet has 11.
Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackwater (Hart) | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackwater (hart) offers faster average downloads at 437.8 Mbps, compared to 416.7 Mbps in Fleet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Blackwater (hart) and 97.8% in Fleet. Gigabit availability stands at 85.7% in Blackwater (hart) and 80.5% in Fleet.
Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (438 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fleet are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.3 (band C) versus 71.9 (band C) in Blackwater (hart). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Blackwater (hart) and £1,212 in Fleet. 70.8% of homes in Blackwater (hart) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fleet.
Fleet has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 70.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,472 in Fleet and £37,534 in Blackwater (hart). The median age is 42.2 in Blackwater (hart) and 44.1 in Fleet. Employment rates stand at 64.2% in Blackwater (hart) and 62.8% in Fleet. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Blackwater (hart) versus 75.7% in Fleet.
| Indicator | Blackwater (Hart) | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,170 | 37,800 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,534 | £41,472 |
| Employment Rate | 64.2% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 75.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 41.4% |
Location
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