Hadleigh vs Long Melford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hadleigh offers lower property prices by roughly 10%.
Avg House Price
Hadleigh
£353,048
Long Melford
£392,132
Crime Rate
Hadleigh
N/A
Long Melford
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hadleigh
100.0%
Long Melford
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Hadleigh
245.5
Long Melford
352.7
EPC Rating
Hadleigh
69.9
Long Melford
69.9
Median Income
Hadleigh
£30,007
Long Melford
£32,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Hadleigh is £353,048, which is 10% less than Long Melford at £392,132. The most affordable entry point in Hadleigh is a flat at £206,762, while in Long Melford it is a flat at £179,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Hadleigh (£206,762 vs £179,300).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Melford prices grew faster — 18% vs -33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Hadleigh and Long Melford 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 Hadleigh and Long Melford. Hadleigh has 4 schools and Long Melford has 1 schools.
Hadleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Melford School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Hadleigh | Long Melford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Long Melford offers faster average downloads at 352.7 Mbps, compared to 245.5 Mbps in Hadleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Hadleigh and 94.3% in Long Melford. Gigabit availability stands at 40.9% in Hadleigh and 65.6% in Long Melford.
Long Melford is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (353 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hadleigh are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Long Melford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Hadleigh and £1,277 in Long Melford. 59% of homes in Hadleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Long Melford.
Long Melford 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 Long Melford and £30,006.5 in Hadleigh. The median age is 48.3 in Hadleigh and 45.7 in Long Melford. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Hadleigh and 58.8% in Long Melford. Owner-occupancy is 72.5% in Hadleigh versus 66.3% in Long Melford.
| Indicator | Hadleigh | Long Melford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,638 | 3,895 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,006.5 | £32,217.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.5% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 27.9% |
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