Hadlow vs Hawkhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hawkhurst is about 13% cheaper on average. For families, Hawkhurst edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hadlow
£542,959
Hawkhurst
£481,956
Crime Rate
Hadlow
N/A
Hawkhurst
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hadlow
50.0%
Hawkhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hadlow
256.1
Hawkhurst
299
EPC Rating
Hadlow
69.7
Hawkhurst
68.9
Median Income
Hadlow
£35,128
Hawkhurst
£33,323
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Hawkhurst is £481,956, which is 13% less than Hadlow at £542,959. The most affordable entry point in Hadlow is a flat at £220,000, while in Hawkhurst it is a flat at £293,967.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Hawkhurst (£293,967 vs £220,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hadlow prices grew faster — 27% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Hadlow and Hawkhurst at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastHawkhurst has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Hadlow. Hadlow has 2 schools in total, while Hawkhurst has 1.
Hadlow School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawkhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hadlow | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hawkhurst offers faster average downloads at 299.0 Mbps, compared to 256.1 Mbps in Hadlow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.8% of premises in Hadlow and 84.6% in Hawkhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 44.5% in Hadlow and 54.2% in Hawkhurst.
Hawkhurst is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (299 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hadlow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.7 (band C) versus 68.9 (band C) in Hawkhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Hadlow and £1,302 in Hawkhurst. 60.4% of homes in Hadlow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Hawkhurst.
Hadlow has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,128 in Hadlow and £33,323.3 in Hawkhurst. The median age is 44.3 in Hadlow and 46.8 in Hawkhurst. Employment rates stand at 60% in Hadlow and 55.9% in Hawkhurst. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Hadlow versus 68.1% in Hawkhurst.
| Indicator | Hadlow | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,168 | 3,683 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,128 | £33,323.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 33.7% |
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