Colchester vs Hadleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hadleigh is about 5% cheaper on average. For families, Hadleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Colchester
£371,691
Hadleigh
£353,048
Crime Rate
Colchester
80.5
Hadleigh
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colchester
97.3%
Hadleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Colchester
417.5
Hadleigh
245.5
EPC Rating
Colchester
70
Hadleigh
69.9
Median Income
Colchester
£30,648
Hadleigh
£30,007
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Hadleigh is £353,048, which is 5% less than Colchester at £371,691. The most affordable entry point in Colchester 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, Colchester prices grew faster — 22% vs -33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Colchester and Hadleigh at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandHadleigh has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 97.3% in Colchester. Colchester has 47 schools in total, while Hadleigh has 4.
Colchester School Inspection Breakdown
97.3% of 47 schools (37 primary, 10 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 | Colchester | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 47 | 4 |
| Primary | 37 | 3 |
| Secondary | 10 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 97.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Colchester offers faster average downloads at 417.5 Mbps, compared to 245.5 Mbps in Hadleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Colchester and 89.6% in Hadleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Colchester and 40.9% in Hadleigh.
Colchester is the faster of the two by 70% on average download speed (418 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Colchester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band D) versus 69.9 (band C) in Hadleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Colchester and £1,362 in Hadleigh. 59.2% of homes in Colchester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hadleigh.
Colchester has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,648 in Colchester and £30,006.5 in Hadleigh. The median age is 46 in Colchester and 48.3 in Hadleigh. Employment rates stand at 52.8% in Colchester and 56.8% in Hadleigh. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Colchester versus 72.5% in Hadleigh.
| Indicator | Colchester | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 130,396 | 8,638 |
| Median Age | 46 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,648 | £30,006.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 72.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 29.8% |
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