Bearsted vs Coxheath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coxheath offers lower property prices by roughly 56%. Bearsted has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bearsted edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearsted
£588,043
Coxheath
£375,973
Crime Rate
Bearsted
0.1
Coxheath
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearsted
100.0%
Coxheath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bearsted
372.2
Coxheath
271.8
EPC Rating
Bearsted
72
Coxheath
71.2
Median Income
Bearsted
£32,367
Coxheath
£32,405
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Coxheath is £375,973, which is 56% less than Bearsted at £588,043. The most affordable entry point in Bearsted is a flat at £295,600, while in Coxheath it is a flat at £162,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 82% pricier in Bearsted (£295,600 vs £162,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearsted prices grew faster — 52% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bearsted (0.1 per 1,000) compared to Coxheath (0.2 per 1,000), a 100% difference. The most common crime category in Bearsted is violent-crime, while in Coxheath it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBearsted has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Coxheath. Bearsted has 3 schools in total, while Coxheath has 1.
Bearsted School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bearsted | Coxheath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bearsted offers faster average downloads at 372.2 Mbps, compared to 271.8 Mbps in Coxheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Bearsted and 86.2% in Coxheath. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Bearsted and 47% in Coxheath.
Bearsted is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (372 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bearsted are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Coxheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bearsted and £1,133 in Coxheath. 66.5% of homes in Bearsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.4% in Coxheath.
Bearsted has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,405 in Coxheath and £32,367 in Bearsted. The median age is 43.1 in Bearsted and 43.2 in Coxheath. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Bearsted and 60.2% in Coxheath. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Bearsted versus 66.9% in Coxheath.
| Indicator | Bearsted | Coxheath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,349 | 5,275 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,367 | £32,405 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 30% |
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