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About

Hadleigh South is a ward in the town of Hadleigh, within the Castle Point borough of Essex. The area is mainly residential with a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing, interspersed with local shops, convenience stores and small parades of businesses serving daily needs. Community facilities include primary schools, a library, sports pitches and play areas, and a parish church that anchors several local events. Streets are served by local bus routes and there is straightforward access to neighbouring towns for rail services and wider services beyond the borough.

Green space is an important part of Hadleigh South, rising to the hill where the medieval ruins of Hadleigh Castle sit above the surrounding marshland and the Thames estuary. The castle earthworks and the slope beneath it shape walking routes and local sightlines, and the open ground is used for informal recreation and seasonal birdwatching along the estuarine edge. Local groups organise festivals and allotment activities, and the ward’s mix of built and open areas defines its everyday character within Castle Point.

Area overview

On average Hadleigh South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hadleigh South is £52,599 per year. There are 3 schools in Hadleigh South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hadleigh South is home to around 6,686 people, with a population density of about 1,164.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hadleigh South Population
6,686
Population density
1,164 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.2(+7%)
Shoplifting
20.49(+188%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.48(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.58(+3%)
Vehicle crime
4.49(-1%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,129
91.64%
Other White
138
2.06%
African
55
0.82%
Irish
41
0.61%
Indian
39
0.58%
Total population: 6,688

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,193
21.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,163
20.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,000
17.91%
Level 3 (A level)
968
17.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
712
12.75%
Total 16+ residents: 5,584

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,132
38.17%
Owns with a mortgage
914
30.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
536
18.07%
Social rents from council
219
7.38%
Other social rented
84
2.83%
Total households: 2,966

Property prices in Hadleigh South

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in Hadleigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £999,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hadleigh South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hadleigh South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£507,500
Flats35£219,500
Semi-Detached25£375,000
Terraced7£347,500

10 years median price trend in Hadleigh South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hadleigh South.

All postcodes in Hadleigh South

SS72AQ

Pine Road

SS71RN

Nicholson Crescent

SS72AG

Beech Road

SS72PA

High Street

SS72RG

New Road

SS72BF

Oak Road South

SS72RD

London Road

SS72AB

Homestead Gardens

SS72FB

High Street

SS72AU

Castle Road

SS72PN

Florence Close

SS72PU

St Marks Road

SS72RQ

Templewood Court

SS71RZ

Kiln Road

SS73YG

Elizabeth Way

SS73YS

Rayleigh Road

SS72QJ

Fairlight Road

SS73XN

Kingsmere

SS73XR

Queensmere

SS73XL

Kingsmere

SS73XP

Queensmere

SS73YA

Wood End Close

SS71QS

Kiln Road

SS71RJ

Nicholson Road

SS71RQ

Shipwrights Drive

SS72BD

The Saltings

SS72NA

Rectory Road

SS73YU

Parkfields

SS71BD

London Road

SS72PD

London Road

SS72PQ

Chapel Lane

SS72SU

Beresford Close

SS72NE

Softwater Lane

SS71RW

Shipwrights Drive

SS71SE

Five Oaks

SS72NG

St Michael's

SS72AW

Sandbanks

SS71TX

Malyon Court Close

SS72QG

Lynton Road

SS73YD

Woodcroft Close

SS72EB

London Road

SS72QA

Galleydene

SS73YJ

West Wood Close

SS71SS

Glenmere Park Avenue

SS71RU

Kiln Road

SS72AH

Elm Road

SS72ED

London Road

SS72PZ

St Johns Road

SS73XY

Rayleigh Road

SS73YQ

Carlton Drive

SS71RY

Highfield Avenue

SS72AJ

Short Road

SS72DD

London Road

SS73YH

Rayleigh Road

SS72QP

London Road

SS72AT

Castle Road

SS72DA

London Road

SS72QQ

Lynton Road

SS72RB

High Street

SS71SR

Parkstone Avenue

SS72AF

Castle Lane

SS72AY

Castle Road

SS72PG

London Road

SS71RH

Shipwrights Drive

SS71QB

Benfleet Road

SS72FL

Oak Road North

SS72PY

St Marks Road

SS73YF

Windsor Gardens

SS72AZ

Beech Road

SS72BB

Oak Road South

SS72BY

London Road

SS72DG

Church Road

SS72AL

Castle Lane

SS72EA

London Road

SS71QJ

Alderwood Way

SS72BT

London Road

SS72PP

Chapel Lane

SS72RR

Arcadian Gardens

SS71LY

Benfleet Road

SS72QH

Tylewood

SS73YB

Rayleigh Road

SS71SB

Pinetrees

SS72BN

London Road

SS72FT

London Road

SS72HD

Broughton Road

SS72RA

London Road

SS72BA

Ash Road

SS72AN

The Endway

SS72AA

Homestead Way

SS72EJ

Church Road

SS72PH

Florence Gardens

SS72AX

Branch Road

SS72EU

Church Way

SS72SA

Beresford Gardens

SS73YX

Cranbrook Avenue

SS71RP

Cross Road

SS72AS

Castle Lane

SS72GB

Church Road

SS71SA

Hadleigh Park Avenue

SS71ST

Glenmere Park Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.