Bearsted vs Cuxton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cuxton wins on house prices with a 43% gap. For families, Bearsted edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearsted
£588,043
Cuxton
£409,788
Crime Rate
Bearsted
0.1
Cuxton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearsted
100.0%
Cuxton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bearsted
372.2
Cuxton
403.5
EPC Rating
Bearsted
72
Cuxton
71.1
Median Income
Bearsted
£32,367
Cuxton
£31,931
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Bearsted commands an average of £588,043, compared with £409,788 in Cuxton – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Bearsted is a flat at £295,600, while in Cuxton it is a terraced at £335,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Bearsted (£795,686 vs £562,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearsted prices grew faster — 52% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bearsted and Cuxton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Bearsted, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cuxton. There are 3 schools in Bearsted and 2 in Cuxton.
Bearsted School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) 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 | Bearsted | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 403.5 Mbps in Cuxton and 372.2 Mbps in Bearsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Bearsted and 95.1% in Cuxton. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Bearsted and 75.1% in Cuxton.
Cuxton is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (404 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bearsted, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.1 (band C) in Cuxton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bearsted and £1,086 in Cuxton. 66.5% of homes in Bearsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Cuxton.
Bearsted has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,367 in Bearsted and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 43.1 in Bearsted and 41.9 in Cuxton. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Bearsted and 59.8% in Cuxton. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Bearsted versus 65.6% in Cuxton. Bearsted has a population of 8,349 and Cuxton has 3,039.
| Indicator | Bearsted | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,349 | 3,039 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,367 | £31,931 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 28.3% |
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