Hadleigh vs Needham Market
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Needham Market wins on house prices with a 34% gap. For families, Hadleigh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hadleigh
£353,048
Needham Market
£263,455
Crime Rate
Hadleigh
N/A
Needham Market
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hadleigh
100.0%
Needham Market
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hadleigh
245.5
Needham Market
264.3
EPC Rating
Hadleigh
69.9
Needham Market
70.4
Median Income
Hadleigh
£30,007
Needham Market
£30,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £263,455, Needham Market undercuts Hadleigh (£353,048) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hadleigh is a flat at £206,762, while in Needham Market it is a flat at £136,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Hadleigh (£206,762 vs £136,824).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Needham Market prices grew faster — 29% vs -33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Hadleigh and Needham Market 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 Needham Market, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Hadleigh School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Needham Market School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hadleigh | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Needham Market averages 264.3 Mbps – ahead of Hadleigh's 245.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Hadleigh and 88.5% in Needham Market. Gigabit availability stands at 40.9% in Hadleigh and 44.4% in Needham Market.
Needham Market is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (264 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Needham Market, 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 £1,236 in Needham Market. 59% of homes in Hadleigh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Needham Market.
Needham Market has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,006.5 in Hadleigh and £30,002 in Needham Market. The median age is 48.3 in Hadleigh and 46.2 in Needham Market. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Hadleigh and 56.5% in Needham Market. Owner-occupancy is 72.5% in Hadleigh versus 66.1% in Needham Market. Hadleigh has a population of 8,638 and Needham Market has 5,055.
| Indicator | Hadleigh | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,638 | 5,055 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,006.5 | £30,002 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.5% | 66.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 27.9% |
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