Edenbridge vs Hadlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hadlow offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. For families, Edenbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Edenbridge
£616,376
Hadlow
£542,959
Crime Rate
Edenbridge
53.0
Hadlow
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Edenbridge
100.0%
Hadlow
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Edenbridge
344.9
Hadlow
256.1
EPC Rating
Edenbridge
67.8
Hadlow
69.7
Median Income
Edenbridge
£33,085
Hadlow
£35,128
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Hadlow is £542,959, which is 14% less than Edenbridge at £616,376. The most affordable entry point in Edenbridge is a flat at £219,672, while in Hadlow it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Edenbridge (£545,291 vs £434,643).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hadlow prices grew faster — 27% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Edenbridge and Hadlow at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastEdenbridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Hadlow. Edenbridge has 1 schools in total, while Hadlow has 2.
Edenbridge 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 | Edenbridge | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Edenbridge offers faster average downloads at 344.9 Mbps, compared to 256.1 Mbps in Hadlow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.2% of premises in Edenbridge and 80.8% in Hadlow. Gigabit availability stands at 65.2% in Edenbridge and 44.5% in Hadlow.
Edenbridge is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (345 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hadlow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.7 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Edenbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,365 in Edenbridge and £1,322 in Hadlow. 50.9% of homes in Edenbridge 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 50.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,128 in Hadlow and £33,085.3 in Edenbridge. The median age is 46.4 in Edenbridge and 44.3 in Hadlow. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Edenbridge and 60% in Hadlow. Owner-occupancy is 74.3% in Edenbridge versus 68.9% in Hadlow.
| Indicator | Edenbridge | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,903 | 3,168 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,085.3 | £35,128 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.3% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 37% |
Location
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