Dunton Green vs Hadlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dunton Green wins on house prices with a 16% gap. For families, Dunton Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dunton Green
£458,681
Hadlow
£542,959
Crime Rate
Dunton Green
52.8
Hadlow
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dunton Green
100.0%
Hadlow
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dunton Green
402.9
Hadlow
256.1
EPC Rating
Dunton Green
67.5
Hadlow
69.7
Median Income
Dunton Green
£35,408
Hadlow
£35,128
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £458,681, Dunton Green undercuts Hadlow (£542,959) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dunton Green is a flat at £276,670, while in Hadlow it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 44% pricier in Dunton Green (£625,091 vs £434,643).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hadlow prices grew faster — 27% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Dunton Green and Hadlow at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 1 schools in Dunton Green, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hadlow, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Dunton Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Dunton Green | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dunton Green averages 402.9 Mbps – ahead of Hadlow's 256.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Dunton Green and 80.8% in Hadlow. Gigabit availability stands at 77.2% in Dunton Green and 44.5% in Hadlow.
Dunton Green is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (403 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hadlow leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.7 (C), while Dunton Green averages 67.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,474 in Dunton Green and £1,322 in Hadlow. 54.9% of homes in Dunton Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Hadlow.
Hadlow has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,408 in Dunton Green and £35,128 in Hadlow. The median age is 45.2 in Dunton Green and 44.3 in Hadlow. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Dunton Green versus 68.9% in Hadlow. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Dunton Green and 60% in Hadlow.
| Indicator | Dunton Green | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,241 | 3,168 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £35,408 | £35,128 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 37% |
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