Hadleigh vs Kesgrave
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kesgrave is about 1% cheaper on average. For families, Hadleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hadleigh
£353,048
Kesgrave
£350,354
Crime Rate
Hadleigh
N/A
Kesgrave
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hadleigh
100.0%
Kesgrave
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hadleigh
245.5
Kesgrave
411.6
EPC Rating
Hadleigh
69.9
Kesgrave
70.2
Median Income
Hadleigh
£30,007
Kesgrave
£29,997
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Kesgrave more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £350,354 versus £353,048 in Hadleigh. The most affordable entry point in Hadleigh is a flat at £206,762, while in Kesgrave it is a flat at £199,031.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 5% pricier in Hadleigh (£449,579 vs £426,367).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kesgrave prices grew faster — 38% vs -33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Hadleigh and Kesgrave at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Hadleigh: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Kesgrave.
Hadleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kesgrave School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hadleigh | Kesgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kesgrave enjoy 411.6 Mbps on average, while Hadleigh lags behind at 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Hadleigh and 97.1% in Kesgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 40.9% in Hadleigh and 79.3% in Kesgrave.
Kesgrave is the faster of the two by 68% on average download speed (412 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kesgrave is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Hadleigh's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Hadleigh and £1,178 in Kesgrave. 59% of homes in Hadleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Kesgrave.
Kesgrave has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hadleigh has a population of 8,638 while Kesgrave has 14,947. Median household income is £30,006.5 in Hadleigh and £29,996.5 in Kesgrave. The median age is 48.3 in Hadleigh and 45.4 in Kesgrave. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Hadleigh and 55.7% in Kesgrave.
| Indicator | Hadleigh | Kesgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,638 | 14,947 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,006.5 | £29,996.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.5% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 26.9% |
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