Hadleigh vs Ipswich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Ipswich is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. For families, Hadleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hadleigh
£353,048
Ipswich
£312,422
Crime Rate
Hadleigh
N/A
Ipswich
88.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hadleigh
100.0%
Ipswich
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hadleigh
245.5
Ipswich
462.9
EPC Rating
Hadleigh
69.9
Ipswich
70.4
Median Income
Hadleigh
£30,007
Ipswich
£30,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Hadleigh commands an average of £353,048, compared with £312,422 in Ipswich – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Hadleigh is a flat at £206,762, while in Ipswich it is a flat at £133,991.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Hadleigh (£206,762 vs £133,991).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ipswich prices grew faster — 21% vs -33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Hadleigh and Ipswich at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Hadleigh, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90% in Ipswich. There are 4 schools in Hadleigh and 41 in Ipswich.
Hadleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ipswich School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 41 schools (33 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hadleigh | Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 41 |
| Primary | 3 | 33 |
| Secondary | 1 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.9 Mbps in Ipswich and 245.5 Mbps in Hadleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Hadleigh and 98.9% in Ipswich. Gigabit availability stands at 40.9% in Hadleigh and 89.8% in Ipswich.
Ipswich is the faster of the two by 89% on average download speed (463 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ipswich, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Hadleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Hadleigh and £1,255 in Ipswich. 59% of homes in Hadleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Ipswich.
Ipswich has more energy-efficient housing — 61.3% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,218.7 in Ipswich and £30,006.5 in Hadleigh. The median age is 48.3 in Hadleigh and 45.9 in Ipswich. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Hadleigh and 57.8% in Ipswich. Owner-occupancy is 72.5% in Hadleigh versus 66.8% in Ipswich. Hadleigh has a population of 8,638 and Ipswich has 151,566.
| Indicator | Hadleigh | Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,638 | 151,566 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,006.5 | £30,218.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.5% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 28.6% |
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