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Living in Blackwater (Hart): Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blackwater (Hart) scores 65/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Blackwater (Hart) most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the GU17 postcode district scores higher. Blackwater (Hart) leads all 4.

Notably, nothing falls below 46/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. Against the wider GU17 district average of 58/100, that is 7 points above. On broadband specifically, Blackwater (Hart) sits 38 points above the GU17 district figure of 60/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU17 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 188 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Vehicle crime 27 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Shoplifting 22 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 84 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hearsey Gardens 37 crimes
  2. 2 Admiralty Way 30 crimes
  3. 3 Beaulieu Gardens 19 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
56
6 schools in area · 31 within 4km
5Good1Ungraded
  • Frogmore Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Frogmore Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Frogmore Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hawley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Uplands Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Potley Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital1.7 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital9.6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,742 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Hart
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 151 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.5%Student3.1%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.7%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Hart · 2026-27
A £1,600
B £1,867
C £2,133
D £2,400
E £2,933
F £3,467
G £4,000
H £4,800
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Blackwater 0.7 mi
Sandhurst 1 mi
Camberley 2.1 mi
J4 M3 1.9 mi
J4 M3 2 mi
J4A M3 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £415,000 39
Semi-detached £425,000 12
Terraced £400,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£354k £450k £548k £644k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hawley (Hart) 64 0.7 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) 59 1.0 mi away ⇄
Minley 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Yateley 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Camberley 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Crowthorne 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Frimley 69 3.0 mi away ⇄
Eversley Cross 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Farnborough 65 3.2 mi away ⇄
Finchampstead 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Eversley Centre 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Elvetham Heath 54 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackwater (Hart) a nice place to live?

Yes, Blackwater (Hart) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Blackwater (Hart) is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Blackwater (Hart)?

Blackwater (Hart) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 408 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackwater (Hart)?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackwater (Hart) are Frogmore Community College, Frogmore Infant School and Frogmore Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Blackwater (Hart) in total.

What are house prices like in Blackwater (Hart)?

The current median house price in Blackwater (Hart) is £415,000, around 46% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £425,000, terraced £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Blackwater (Hart) in context

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Postcode districts in Blackwater (Hart)

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