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Blackwater (Hart) vs Henley-on-Thames

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Blackwater (hart) is about 55% cheaper on average. For families, Blackwater (hart) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Blackwater (Hart)

£421,945

Henley-on-Thames

£938,538

Crime Rate

Blackwater (Hart)

N/A

Henley-on-Thames

40.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackwater (Hart)

100.0%

Henley-on-Thames

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Blackwater (Hart)

437.8

Henley-on-Thames

349

EPC Rating

Blackwater (Hart)

71.9

Henley-on-Thames

71

Median Income

Blackwater (Hart)

£37,534

Henley-on-Thames

£37,843

Buyers will find Blackwater (hart) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £421,945 versus £938,538 in Henley On Thames. The most affordable entry point in Blackwater (hart) is a flat at £225,891, while in Henley On Thames it is a flat at £510,098.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 56% pricier in Henley On Thames (£1,321,607 vs £582,316).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Blackwater (hart) prices grew faster — 17% vs 11%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Blackwater (hart) and Henley On Thames at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality favours Blackwater (hart): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Henley On Thames.

Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Henley-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBlackwater (Hart)Henley-on-Thames
Total Schools25
Primary24
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Blackwater (hart) enjoy 437.8 Mbps on average, while Henley On Thames lags behind at 349.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Blackwater (hart) and 93.7% in Henley On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 85.7% in Blackwater (hart) and 64.6% in Henley On Thames.

Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (438 vs 349 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Blackwater (hart) is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Henley On Thames's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Blackwater (hart) and £1,261 in Henley On Thames. 70.8% of homes in Blackwater (hart) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.5% in Henley On Thames.

Blackwater (hart) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Blackwater (hart) has a population of 7,170 while Henley On Thames has 11,786. Median household income is £37,843.2 in Henley On Thames and £37,534 in Blackwater (hart). The median age is 42.2 in Blackwater (hart) and 43.5 in Henley On Thames. Employment rates stand at 64.2% in Blackwater (hart) and 62.4% in Henley On Thames.

IndicatorBlackwater (Hart)Henley-on-Thames
Population7,17011,786
Median Age42.243.5
Median Household Income£37,534£37,843.2
Employment Rate64.2%62.4%
Owner Occupied68.1%70.6%
Degree-Level Qualified35.6%44%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackwater (hart) and Henley On Thames?
Blackwater (hart) and Henley On Thames are approximately 14.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackwater (hart) or Henley On Thames?
Blackwater (hart) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,945.
Is Blackwater (hart) or Henley On Thames safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Blackwater (hart) or Henley On Thames?
Blackwater (hart) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackwater (hart) or Henley On Thames?
Blackwater (hart) has faster average broadband at 437.8 Mbps.

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