Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Hedingham in Braintree using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Hedingham a good place to live?
Hedingham may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Braintree below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Hedingham at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Hedingham
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.05 per 1,000 people
Percentile
79th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Hedingham
House prices
Average sold price
£349,800
Percentile
65th percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in Hedingham
Flood risk in Hedingham
Transport in Hedingham
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Hedingham a good place to live?
Hedingham may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Hedingham safe?
Hedingham ranks in the 79th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Hedingham?
The average sold price is £349,800, with house prices in the 65th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Hedingham?
Schools rank in the 85th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Hedingham?
Nearby public profiles include Braintree South in Braintree and Silver End & Cressing in Braintree.
