Blackwater, Frogmore & Minley
Hart 003 · 7 sub-areas · 12,649 residents
Hart 003 is a residential area within Hart, one of the most prosperous districts in the South East, home to around 12,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,295 a month — slightly above the UK average but moderate by South East standards. The standout fact: over three-quarters of residents own their homes, giving this area a distinctly settled, owner-occupier character.
Blackwater, Frogmore & Minley is a commuter neighbourhood within Hart — train into London runs in around 44 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Blackwater, Frogmore & Minley?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,406 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Blackwater, Frogmore & Minley in Hart
Living in Blackwater, Frogmore & Minley
Hart 003 sits within one of Hampshire's most affluent districts, and it feels like it. The area is predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and family-oriented — the kind of place where long-term residents outnumber transient renters by a wide margin. Green space is genuinely close by, with the nearest accessible greenspace just over 350 metres away on average, and nearly four in ten residents can reach a park on foot.
For renters, it's a real stretch financially. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,295 a month, and with median rents consuming over 56% of typical take-home pay, you're looking at a housing cost burden that's notably high. The median house price sits just under £400,000, and on current incomes it takes roughly five years to save a deposit — which is why most people here have chosen to buy rather than rent.
The people who live in Hart 003 are a fairly even mix of age groups, with under-18s making up just over a fifth of the population — a sign that families with children are well represented. The degree-qualified share, at around 30%, is above the national average. Only around one in nine households rents privately, making this one of the lower-tenure private-rental areas you'll find in the South East.
Practically speaking, the nearest rail station is roughly 1.5 km away — about an 18-minute walk — and connects to London in under 50 minutes by public transport. That commuter link is the area's biggest draw for working households. Most residents drive rather than take public transport; the car mode share is over 53%, while only around 2% commute by public transport. Working from home is unusually common here — a third of residents do it, well above the national norm. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Hart 003.
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Frequently asked
- Is Hart 003 a nice place to live?
- For owner-occupiers and families, it's among the more comfortable spots in Hampshire. Low crime, accessible green space, and a fast rail link to London make it genuinely attractive. The trade-off is cost: rents are high relative to local incomes, and buying requires a near-£400,000 outlay. It suits people who prioritise safety and space over affordability.
- What is the rent in Hart 003?
- A one-bedroom runs around £1,017 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,295, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,570. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4% in the last year. The private rental market here is thin, so available properties tend to go quickly.
- Is Hart 003 safe?
- Yes — around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK average of roughly 80. Hart district as a whole is one of the safest in England, and this neighbourhood reflects that. The area also sits in the least deprived 10% of neighbourhoods nationally, which correlates with the low crime rate.
- What's the commute from Hart 003 to London?
- The nearest rail station is about 1.5 km away — an 18-minute walk — with a public-transport journey to London of just under 50 minutes. Most residents drive to the station rather than walk. It's a workable commute for London jobs, which is a major reason people choose to live here.
- Who lives in Hart 003?
- Mostly long-term owner-occupiers — over three-quarters own their home. There's a meaningful family presence, with under-18s making up just over a fifth of the population. Around a third of residents work from home, and the degree-qualified share is above the national average. It's a settled, professional demographic with relatively low turnover.
- What schools are near Hart 003?
- There are 52 schools within 2 km of typical residents, though only around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.4 km away. If school quality is a priority, check specific catchment boundaries directly rather than relying on proximity.
- How does Hart 003 compare to the rest of Hart district?
- Hart 003 sits firmly within Hart's affluent, owner-occupied character. Crime is low, green space is close, and the London commute is under 50 minutes. The private rental market is particularly thin here compared to more mixed parts of the district, which keeps rents firm and choice limited for those not buying.