Hadleigh vs Lawford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hadleigh wins on house prices with a 10% gap. For families, Hadleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hadleigh
£353,048
Lawford
£393,024
Crime Rate
Hadleigh
N/A
Lawford
79.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hadleigh
100.0%
Lawford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hadleigh
245.5
Lawford
424.1
EPC Rating
Hadleigh
69.9
Lawford
69.6
Median Income
Hadleigh
£30,007
Lawford
£29,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £353,048, Hadleigh undercuts Lawford (£393,024) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hadleigh is a flat at £206,762, while in Lawford it is a flat at £183,048.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Lawford (£305,048 vs £264,092).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lawford prices grew faster — 41% vs -33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Hadleigh and Lawford at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 4 schools in Hadleigh, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lawford, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Hadleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lawford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hadleigh | Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Lawford averages 424.1 Mbps – ahead of Hadleigh's 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Hadleigh and 97.2% in Lawford. Gigabit availability stands at 40.9% in Hadleigh and 82.3% in Lawford.
Lawford is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (424 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hadleigh leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Lawford averages 69.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Hadleigh and £1,288 in Lawford. 59% of homes in Hadleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Lawford.
Hadleigh has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,006.5 in Hadleigh and £29,916 in Lawford. The median age is 48.3 in Hadleigh and 49.5 in Lawford. Owner-occupancy is 72.5% in Hadleigh versus 71.2% in Lawford. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Hadleigh and 51.1% in Lawford.
| Indicator | Hadleigh | Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,638 | 4,488 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,006.5 | £29,916 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.5% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 24.7% |
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