Berechurch vs Hadleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hadleigh wins on house prices with a 5% gap. For families, Berechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berechurch
£371,691
Hadleigh
£353,048
Crime Rate
Berechurch
80.4
Hadleigh
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berechurch
100.0%
Hadleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berechurch
422.5
Hadleigh
245.5
EPC Rating
Berechurch
70
Hadleigh
69.9
Median Income
Berechurch
£31,464
Hadleigh
£30,007
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Berechurch commands an average of £371,691, compared with £353,048 in Hadleigh – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Berechurch is a flat at £174,465, while in Hadleigh it is a flat at £206,762.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Hadleigh (£206,762 vs £174,465).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Berechurch prices grew faster — 22% vs -33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Berechurch and Hadleigh at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Berechurch, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hadleigh. There are 2 schools in Berechurch and 4 in Hadleigh.
Berechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hadleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berechurch | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 422.5 Mbps in Berechurch and 245.5 Mbps in Hadleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Berechurch and 89.6% in Hadleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Berechurch and 40.9% in Hadleigh.
Berechurch is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (423 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Berechurch, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Hadleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Berechurch and £1,362 in Hadleigh. 61.9% of homes in Berechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hadleigh.
Berechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,464 in Berechurch and £30,006.5 in Hadleigh. The median age is 41.8 in Berechurch and 48.3 in Hadleigh. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Berechurch and 56.8% in Hadleigh. Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Berechurch versus 72.5% in Hadleigh. Berechurch has a population of 7,702 and Hadleigh has 8,638.
| Indicator | Berechurch | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,702 | 8,638 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,464 | £30,006.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 72.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 29.8% |
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