| Council | Isle of Wight |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a South East village 51% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 😴 Sleepy |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
No train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Blackwater is £271,513, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Blackwater house price trends over the last 30 years.
£271,513
£379,375
£153,750
£281,125
£224,813
Is Blackwater a nice place to live?
Blackwater is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Isle of Wight. It particularly appeals to retirees. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.
How safe is Blackwater?
Blackwater has an above average crime rate for a South East village, with around 36 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 51% below the national average, and 47% below the Isle of Wight average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the best schools in Blackwater?
Blackwater has 8 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Nine Acres Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Godshill Primary School and Barton Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Blackwater?
The majority of residents in Blackwater identify as White (British) (91%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (90%). The most common religion is Christian (55%).