Claydon vs Hadleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Claydon is about 17% cheaper on average. For families, Claydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Claydon
£293,864
Hadleigh
£353,048
Crime Rate
Claydon
N/A
Hadleigh
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Claydon
100.0%
Hadleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Claydon
264.3
Hadleigh
245.5
EPC Rating
Claydon
70.4
Hadleigh
69.9
Median Income
Claydon
£30,002
Hadleigh
£30,007
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Claydon is £293,864, which is 17% less than Hadleigh at £353,048. The most affordable entry point in Claydon is a flat at £111,625, while in Hadleigh it is a flat at £206,762.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Hadleigh (£206,762 vs £111,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Claydon prices grew faster — -6% vs -33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Claydon and Hadleigh at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandClaydon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hadleigh. Claydon has 2 schools in total, while Hadleigh has 4.
Claydon 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 | Claydon | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Claydon offers faster average downloads at 264.3 Mbps, compared to 245.5 Mbps in Hadleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of premises in Claydon and 89.6% in Hadleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 44.4% in Claydon and 40.9% in Hadleigh.
Claydon is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (264 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Claydon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Hadleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Claydon and £1,362 in Hadleigh. 62.4% of homes in Claydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hadleigh.
Claydon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,006.5 in Hadleigh and £30,002 in Claydon. The median age is 46.2 in Claydon and 48.3 in Hadleigh. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Claydon and 56.8% in Hadleigh. Owner-occupancy is 66.1% in Claydon versus 72.5% in Hadleigh.
| Indicator | Claydon | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 8,638 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,002 | £30,006.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.1% | 72.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 29.8% |
Location
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