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Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Babergh

Living in Hadleigh

A snapshot of life in Hadleigh, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Hadleigh is a village in Babergh, East of England with a population of 8,638. The average house price is £353,048.

Where Hadleigh ranks

Population

8,638

Avg House Price

£353,048

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

246 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,006.5

Median Age

48.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hadleigh's detached homes (£449,579) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£206,762).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hadleigh prices have fallen 33% over the last 9 years (£528,261 → £353,048).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£449,579£405,00071
Semi-Detached£325,189£285,00033
Terraced£264,092£257,50026
Flat£206,762£190,00026

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hadleigh is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary3
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Beaumont Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Hadleigh Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Hadleigh High SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, HadleighPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Hadleigh averages 246 Mbps — 146% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hadleigh homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.9
% Rated C or Above59%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,362

Demographics & Economy

Population8,638
Median Age48.3
Median Household Income£30,006.5
Employment Rate56.8%
Owner Occupied72.5%
Degree-Level Qualified29.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hadleigh?
The average house price in Hadleigh is £353,048 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hadleigh?
The most affordable entry point in Hadleigh is a flat, with an average price of £206,762.
How are the schools in Hadleigh?
Hadleigh has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Hadleigh?
Average broadband download speeds in Hadleigh are around 246 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.6% of premises.
How big is Hadleigh?
Hadleigh is a settlement in Babergh with a population of approximately 8,638.

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