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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. 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

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Blackwater and Hawley area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £990,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackwater and Hawley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	16	£227,500	£112,500	£214,250	£263,250	£320,000
Semi-Detached	26	£431,500	£342,500	£387,625	£457,000	£511,000
Terraced	42	£385,000	£284,175	£365,000	£408,750	£499,150
Detached	24	£557,500	£429,500	£467,500	£635,000	£897,000

10 years median price trend in Blackwater and Hawley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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