Glemsford vs Hadleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Glemsford wins on house prices with a 18% gap. For families, Glemsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glemsford
£290,254
Hadleigh
£353,048
Crime Rate
Glemsford
N/A
Hadleigh
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glemsford
100.0%
Hadleigh
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Glemsford
352.7
Hadleigh
245.5
EPC Rating
Glemsford
69.9
Hadleigh
69.9
Median Income
Glemsford
£32,217
Hadleigh
£30,007
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £290,254, Glemsford undercuts Hadleigh (£353,048) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glemsford is a flat at £152,667, while in Hadleigh it is a flat at £206,762.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Hadleigh (£206,762 vs £152,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Glemsford prices grew faster — 26% vs -33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Glemsford and Hadleigh at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 1 schools in Glemsford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hadleigh, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Glemsford 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 | Glemsford | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Glemsford averages 352.7 Mbps – ahead of Hadleigh's 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Glemsford and 89.6% in Hadleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 65.6% in Glemsford and 40.9% in Hadleigh.
Glemsford is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (353 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Glemsford, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Hadleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Glemsford and £1,362 in Hadleigh. 60.4% of homes in Glemsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hadleigh.
Glemsford has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,217.3 in Glemsford and £30,006.5 in Hadleigh. The median age is 45.7 in Glemsford and 48.3 in Hadleigh. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Glemsford and 56.8% in Hadleigh. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Glemsford versus 72.5% in Hadleigh. Glemsford has a population of 3,693 and Hadleigh has 8,638.
| Indicator | Glemsford | Hadleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,693 | 8,638 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,217.3 | £30,006.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 72.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 29.8% |
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