Claydon vs Needham Market
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Needham Market wins on house prices with a 12% gap. For families, Claydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Claydon
£293,864
Needham Market
£263,455
Crime Rate
Claydon
N/A
Needham Market
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Claydon
100.0%
Needham Market
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Claydon
264.3
Needham Market
264.3
EPC Rating
Claydon
70.4
Needham Market
70.4
Median Income
Claydon
£30,002
Needham Market
£30,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Claydon commands an average of £293,864, compared with £263,455 in Needham Market – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Claydon is a flat at £111,625, while in Needham Market it is a flat at £136,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Needham Market (£136,824 vs £111,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Needham Market prices grew faster — 29% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Claydon and Needham Market at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Claydon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Needham Market. There are 2 schools in Claydon and 1 in Needham Market.
Claydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Needham Market School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Claydon | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 264.3 Mbps in Claydon and 264.3 Mbps in Needham Market. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of premises in Claydon and 88.5% in Needham Market. Gigabit availability stands at 44.4% in Claydon and 44.4% in Needham Market.
Claydon is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (264 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Claydon, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Needham Market. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Claydon and £1,236 in Needham Market. 62.4% of homes in Claydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Needham Market.
Claydon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,002 in Claydon and £30,002 in Needham Market. The median age is 46.2 in Claydon and 46.2 in Needham Market. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Claydon and 56.5% in Needham Market. Owner-occupancy is 66.1% in Claydon versus 66.1% in Needham Market. Claydon has a population of 3,140 and Needham Market has 5,055.
| Indicator | Claydon | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 5,055 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,002 | £30,002 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.1% | 66.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 27.9% |
Location
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