Aveley vs Cuxton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aveley wins on house prices with a 10% gap. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Cuxton
£409,788
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Cuxton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Cuxton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Cuxton
403.5
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Cuxton
71.1
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Cuxton
£31,931
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £367,814, Aveley undercuts Cuxton (£409,788) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Cuxton it is a terraced at £335,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 11% pricier in Aveley (£406,165 vs £365,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuxton prices grew faster — 34% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Aveley and Cuxton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 3 schools in Aveley, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cuxton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aveley averages 463.2 Mbps – ahead of Cuxton's 403.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 95.1% in Cuxton. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 75.1% in Cuxton.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (463 vs 404 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cuxton, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Aveley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,086 in Cuxton. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Cuxton.
Cuxton has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 41.9 in Cuxton. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 59.8% in Cuxton. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 65.6% in Cuxton. Aveley has a population of 9,364 and Cuxton has 3,039.
| Indicator | Aveley | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 3,039 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £31,931 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 28.3% |
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