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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 58 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
58
Deprivation level
6/10
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
32.9(+4%)
Shoplifting
14.66(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.53(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(+6%)
Other theft
3.29(-40%)
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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £353,750 in Hadleigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £980,000.

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
Semi-Detached28£377,500
Terraced6£343,750
Detached34£490,000
Flats38£221,250

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

SS72PG

London Road

SS73XN

Kingsmere

SS73XR

Queensmere

SS72DL

The Avenue

SS71QT

Kiln Road

SS72DG

Church Road

SS73XS

Woodburn Close

SS72FB

High Street

SS72SU

Beresford Close

SS73YD

Woodcroft Close

SS72NE

Softwater Lane

SS71SL

Kiln Road

SS71QB

Benfleet Road

SS73XL

Kingsmere

SS72QB

Mountnessing

SS72SB

Beresford Gardens

SS71LY

Benfleet Road

SS72FA

Wilkinson Drop

SS71RG

Shipwrights Drive

SS72HD

Broughton Road

SS71RZ

Kiln Road

SS72AF

Castle Lane

SS72EJ

Church Road

SS72DA

London Road

SS72AS

Castle Lane

SS71QD

Summerwood Close

SS72BF

Oak Road South

SS71RB

Strangman Avenue

SS72AA

Homestead Way

SS71RP

Cross Road

SS72QQ

Lynton Road

SS72AY

Castle Road

SS71SA

Hadleigh Park Avenue

SS71QJ

Alderwood Way

SS72GB

Church Road

SS72PY

St Marks Road

SS71RW

Shipwrights Drive

SS72PN

Florence Close

SS73YQ

Carlton Drive

SS72DH

Oak Road North

SS71RR

Kiln Road

SS71SB

Pinetrees

SS73XP

Queensmere

SS72QA

Galleydene

SS72RF

London Road

SS72DW

Church Road

SS73XY

Rayleigh Road

SS72PQ

Chapel Lane

SS72RQ

Templewood Court

SS71BD

London Road

SS72AT

Castle Road

SS73YG

Elizabeth Way

SS72PH

Florence Gardens

SS72DQ

Church Road

SS71RY

Highfield Avenue

SS72BG

Oak Road South

SS71SS

Glenmere Park Avenue

SS72AW

Sandbanks

SS72EB

London Road

SS72EU

Church Way

SS72NA

Rectory Road

SS72QJ

Fairlight Road

SS72PT

St Johns Road

SS72AB

Homestead Gardens

SS72BT

London Road

SS71TT

The Malyons

SS72DE

London Road

SS72PU

St Marks Road

SS72AP

Castle Avenue

SS72FW

Beech Road

SS72RH

Templewood Court

SS73XZ

Rayleigh Road

SS71RH

Shipwrights Drive

SS72BY

London Road

SS72BD

The Saltings

SS72AD

Homestead Road

SS72BZ

Park Chase

SS72AE

Castle Lane

SS73YF

Windsor Gardens

SS72AJ

Short Road

SS72PA

High Street

SS72BN

London Road

SS72PP

Chapel Lane

SS71NY

Benfleet Road

SS72PZ

St Johns Road

SS72RD

London Road

SS71RN

Nicholson Crescent

SS71RE

Shipwrights Drive

SS72QH

Tylewood

SS72FJ

Oak Road North

SS72NG

St Michael's

SS71RU

Kiln Road

SS71SR

Parkstone Avenue

SS72FL

Oak Road North

SS71TX

Malyon Court Close

SS72RP

Arcadian Gardens

SS71SP

Parkstone Avenue

SS72AL

Castle Lane

SS73YS

Rayleigh Road

SS73YE

Rayleigh Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.