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Dunton Green vs Hadlow

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Dunton Green and Hadlow at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of 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.

MetricDunton GreenHadlow
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorDunton GreenHadlow
Population3,2413,168
Median Age45.244.3
Median Household Income£35,408£35,128
Employment Rate58.4%60%
Owner Occupied71.5%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified37.3%37%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Dunton Green and Hadlow?
Dunton Green and Hadlow are approximately 8.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Dunton Green or Hadlow?
Dunton Green is cheaper, with an average house price of £458,681.
Is Dunton Green or Hadlow safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Dunton Green or Hadlow?
Dunton Green has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Dunton Green or Hadlow?
Dunton Green has faster average broadband at 402.9 Mbps.

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