Bearsted vs Hadlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hadlow wins on house prices with a 8% gap. For families, Bearsted edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearsted
£588,043
Hadlow
£542,959
Crime Rate
Bearsted
0.1
Hadlow
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearsted
100.0%
Hadlow
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bearsted
372.2
Hadlow
256.1
EPC Rating
Bearsted
72
Hadlow
69.7
Median Income
Bearsted
£32,367
Hadlow
£35,128
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £542,959, Hadlow undercuts Bearsted (£588,043) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bearsted is a flat at £295,600, while in Hadlow it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Bearsted (£295,600 vs £220,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearsted prices grew faster — 52% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bearsted and Hadlow at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 3 schools in Bearsted, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hadlow, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Bearsted School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hadlow School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bearsted | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bearsted averages 372.2 Mbps – ahead of Hadlow's 256.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Bearsted and 80.8% in Hadlow. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Bearsted and 44.5% in Hadlow.
Bearsted is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (372 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bearsted leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Hadlow averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bearsted and £1,322 in Hadlow. 66.5% of homes in Bearsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Hadlow.
Bearsted has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,128 in Hadlow and £32,367 in Bearsted. The median age is 43.1 in Bearsted and 44.3 in Hadlow. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Bearsted versus 68.9% in Hadlow. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Bearsted and 60% in Hadlow.
| Indicator | Bearsted | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,349 | 3,168 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,367 | £35,128 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 37% |
Location
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