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Blackwater and Hawley

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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blackwater and Hawley Population

9,243

Population density

755.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	16	£591,250	£471	£447,500	£503,250	£635,000	£922,500
Semi-Detached	20	£432,500	£461	£347,450	£400,750	£448,500	£524,600
Terraced	36	£385,000	£430	£220,000	£358,125	£400,000	£451,500
Flats	17	£220,000	£335	£113,000	£175,000	£245,000	£296,000

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.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwater and Hawley.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail