Elmswell vs Hadleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Elmswell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower.
Avg House Price
Elmswell
£343,399
Hadleigh
£353,048
Crime Rate
Elmswell
N/A
Hadleigh
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elmswell
N/A
Hadleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elmswell
254.2
Hadleigh
245.5
EPC Rating
Elmswell
70.2
Hadleigh
69.9
Median Income
Elmswell
£30,244
Hadleigh
£30,007
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Hadleigh commands an average of £353,048, compared with £343,399 in Elmswell – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Elmswell is a flat at £124,000, while in Hadleigh it is a flat at £206,762.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Hadleigh (£206,762 vs £124,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elmswell prices grew faster — 43% vs -33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Elmswell and Hadleigh at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Elmswell and Hadleigh. Elmswell has 1 schools and Hadleigh has 4 schools.
Elmswell School Inspection Breakdown
Hadleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elmswell | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 254.2 Mbps in Elmswell and 245.5 Mbps in Hadleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Elmswell and 89.6% in Hadleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 42.8% in Elmswell and 40.9% in Hadleigh.
Elmswell is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (254 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Elmswell, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Hadleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Elmswell and £1,362 in Hadleigh. 60.2% of homes in Elmswell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hadleigh.
Elmswell has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,244.3 in Elmswell and £30,006.5 in Hadleigh. The median age is 46.9 in Elmswell and 48.3 in Hadleigh. Employment rates stand at 58% in Elmswell and 56.8% in Hadleigh. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Elmswell versus 72.5% in Hadleigh. Elmswell has a population of 4,446 and Hadleigh has 8,638.
| Indicator | Elmswell | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,446 | 8,638 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,244.3 | £30,006.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 72.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 29.8% |
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