Earls Colne vs Hadleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Hadleigh is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. For families, Earls Colne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Earls Colne
£399,189
Hadleigh
£353,048
Crime Rate
Earls Colne
53.9
Hadleigh
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Earls Colne
100.0%
Hadleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Earls Colne
417.3
Hadleigh
245.5
EPC Rating
Earls Colne
69.7
Hadleigh
69.9
Median Income
Earls Colne
£32,465
Hadleigh
£30,007
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Earls Colne commands an average of £399,189, compared with £353,048 in Hadleigh – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Earls Colne is a flat at £175,250, while in Hadleigh it is a flat at £206,762.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Earls Colne (£558,923 vs £449,579).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earls Colne prices grew faster — 29% vs -33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Earls Colne and Hadleigh at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Earls Colne, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hadleigh. There are 1 schools in Earls Colne and 4 in Hadleigh.
Earls Colne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Earls Colne | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.3 Mbps in Earls Colne and 245.5 Mbps in Hadleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in Earls Colne and 89.6% in Hadleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Earls Colne and 40.9% in Hadleigh.
Earls Colne is the faster of the two by 70% on average download speed (417 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hadleigh leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Earls Colne averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Earls Colne and £1,362 in Hadleigh. 60.2% of homes in Earls Colne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hadleigh.
Earls Colne has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,465.3 in Earls Colne and £30,006.5 in Hadleigh. The median age is 44.9 in Earls Colne and 48.3 in Hadleigh. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Earls Colne versus 72.5% in Hadleigh. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Earls Colne and 56.8% in Hadleigh.
| Indicator | Earls Colne | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,360 | 8,638 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,465.3 | £30,006.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 72.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 29.8% |
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