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Blackwater and Hawley

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About

Blackwater and Hawley ward is a primarily residential area in the north-eastern corner of Hart district. It is characterised by modern housing estates and a network of local roads connecting to the M3 motorway, which forms its southern boundary. The settlement of Blackwater is the main population centre, with a functional high street providing essential retail and services. The ward's landscape is largely developed, with pockets of open space and playing fields integrated into the suburban layout.

The area includes the distinctive Hawley Lake, a large former gravel pit now used for recreational sailing and fishing. This significant body of water is a focal point, surrounded by woodland and walking paths. The ward's proximity to the county border with Surrey and its direct motorway access define its commuter profile. Residential patterns here are typical of a late 20th-century expansion, with neighbourhoods designed around cul-de-sacs and local schools.

Area overview

On average Blackwater and Hawley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackwater and Hawley is £70,933 per year. There are 1 schools in Blackwater and Hawley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackwater and Hawley is home to around 9,243 people, with a population density of about 755.3 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackwater and Hawley Population
9,243
Population density
755.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.64(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.9(-36%)
Vehicle crime
5.3(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.65(-28%)
Other theft
3.57(-36%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,452
80.61%
Other White
457
4.94%
Other Asian
449
4.86%
Indian
172
1.86%
African
123
1.33%
Total population: 9,244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,254
29.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,493
19.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,188
15.34%
No qualifications
1,088
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
965
12.46%
Total 16+ residents: 7,746

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,377
39.63%
Owns outright
1,347
38.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
399
11.48%
Other social rented
180
5.18%
Shared ownership
94
2.71%
Total households: 3,475

Property prices in Blackwater and Hawley

Median price£395,000
Price per sq ft£432
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £448K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £432 per square foot) in Blackwater and Hawley area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £990,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackwater and Hawley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£591,250£471
Semi-Detached20£432,500£461
Terraced36£385,000£430
Flats17£220,000£335

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackwater and Hawley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwater and Hawley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,975£210,000£390,950£309,650
2017£474,975£221,000£365,000£310,000
2018£496,000£195,000£338,875£319,000
2019£450,000£276,000£360,000£315,000
2020£491,250£234,000£400,000£325,000
2021£620,000£207,250£415,000£346,250
2022£599,950£200,000£437,600£361,000
2023£557,000£174,000£432,500£367,000
2024£530,000£217,750£420,000£375,500
2025£540,000£222,500£431,500£385,000
2026£591,250£182,000£443,750£365,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwater and Hawley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwater and Hawley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380£315£358£338
2017£398£318£370£338
2018£350£322£341£326
2019£422£387£339£332
2020£396£355£383£320
2021£407£324£396£394
2022£450£341£443£388
2023£450£311£455£405
2024£460£358£401£381
2025£453£347£441£419
2026£478£340£483£427
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwater and Hawley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackwater and Hawley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Blackwater and Hawley

Is Blackwater and Hawley safe?

Blackwater and Hawley records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Blackwater and Hawley?

The median sale price in Blackwater and Hawley is £395,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Blackwater and Hawley?

Blackwater and Hawley has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Blackwater and Hawley?

Blackwater and Hawley scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blackwater and Hawley sits around rank 28,719 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Blackwater and Hawley?

The average household income in Blackwater and Hawley is around £70,933 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Blackwater and Hawley?

Blackwater and Hawley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Pam Hardy (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Blackwater and Hawley

GU170LL

Rosemary Lane

GU170LA

Beaulieu Gardens

GU170HJ

Binstead Drive

GU170NB

Parkhill Road

GU179DS

Chippendale Close

GU170BT

Brinns Lane

GU170JL

Myrtle Drive

GU170JE

Cedar Avenue

GU170PX

Maple Close

GU179BY

Birch Drive

GU170LF

Beaulieu Gardens

GU179AY

New Road

GU179DW

The Elms

GU179JL

Grosvenor Court

GU179AG

Toad Lane

GU179JT

Blackwater and Hawley

GU170AB

London Road

GU179AR

Hurst Avenue

GU179LT

Penny Hill Caravan Site

GU170JJ

Kingsway

GU170NW

Bell Lane

GU170HQ

Burley Way

GU179FE

Welberry Way

GU179FP

Hawley View

GU179JG

Bloomsbury Way

GU170LE

Beaulieu Gardens

GU170LH

Beaulieu Gardens

GU179EG

Park Place

GU170HP

Hamble Avenue

GU170HB

Southampton Close

GU170AA

London Road

GU170PN

Victoria Drive

GU170HA

Christchurch Drive

GU179EA

Oakfield Road

GU179AD

London Road

GU170PD

Trotsford Meadow

GU170PR

Ashley Drive

GU170JD

Kingsway

GU170JS

Kingsway

GU170LZ

Parkhill Close

GU179LX

Queensbury Place

GU179JR

Shaftesbury Mount

GU179DZ

Oakfield Road

GU170PW

Lambert Crescent

GU179BG

Pine Drive

GU170LB

Beaulieu Gardens

GU170JX

Bell Lane

GU170EH

Rosemary Lane

GU170JP

Russell Court

GU170NE

Rosemary Gardens

GU179DP

French Gardens

GU179FD

Hurst Avenue

GU179BS

Hawley Green

GU179FG

Yeomans Lane

GU170LS

Rosemary Lane

GU179GA

Blackwater and Hawley

GU179GB

Blackwater and Hawley

GU179BW

Hawley Green

GU170NN

Bell Lane

GU179EN

Claremont Place

GU170LT

Rosemary Lane

GU179HT

Woodlands Walk

GU179UB

Minley Road

GU170BQ

Jays Nest Close

GU179AA

London Road

GU170EJ

Rosemary Lane

GU170PQ

The Lakeside

GU170PU

Meadow Way

GU170LU

Rosemary Lane

GU170EU

Andover Road

GU179JX

Minley Road

GU179JA

Fernhill Road

GU179HU

Fernhill Road

GU179FL

Wright Avenue

GU170JB

Kingsway

GU170HY

Kingsway

GU170HF

Selborne Close

GU170JU

Oak Farm Close

GU179LE

Blackwater and Hawley

GU170PS

Salisbury Road

GU179JQ

Waldorf Heights

GU179JN

Clarendon Court

GU179FS

The Stirrups

GU179HE

Fernhill Lane

GU179ED

Hawley Road

GU170LD

Beaulieu Gardens

GU179JF

Belvedere Court

GU179AU

Toad Lane

GU170NG

Rosemary Gardens

GU179DF

Harlech Road

GU179BE

Vicarage Road

GU179FF

Darby Close

GU170LX

Parkhill Road

GU179EZ

Hurst Avenue

GU179DL

Willow Lane

GU179BZ

Hawley Road

GU179AB

London Road

GU179BH

Hawley Road

GU170HG

Christchurch Drive

GU179FU

Cob Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.