Blackhall Colliery vs Coxhoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blackhall Colliery is about 40% cheaper on average. Blackhall Colliery has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackhall Colliery edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackhall Colliery
£109,947
Coxhoe
£184,685
Crime Rate
Blackhall Colliery
89.4
Coxhoe
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackhall Colliery
100.0%
Coxhoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackhall Colliery
322.4
Coxhoe
349.2
EPC Rating
Blackhall Colliery
71.6
Coxhoe
71.5
Median Income
Blackhall Colliery
£27,959
Coxhoe
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Blackhall Colliery more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £109,947 versus £184,685 in Coxhoe. The most affordable entry point in Blackhall Colliery is a terraced at £56,453, while in Coxhoe it is a terraced at £123,330.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 54% pricier in Coxhoe (£123,330 vs £56,453).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackhall Colliery prices grew faster — 92% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Blackhall Colliery (89.4 per 1,000) compared to Coxhoe (89.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Blackhall Colliery is violent-crime, while in Coxhoe 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 North EastSchool quality favours Blackhall Colliery: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Coxhoe.
Blackhall Colliery School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coxhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackhall Colliery | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Coxhoe enjoy 349.2 Mbps on average, while Blackhall Colliery lags behind at 322.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82% of premises in Blackhall Colliery and 93.3% in Coxhoe. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Blackhall Colliery and 64.5% in Coxhoe.
Coxhoe is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (349 vs 322 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blackhall Colliery is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Coxhoe's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Blackhall Colliery and £1,191 in Coxhoe. 68.6% of homes in Blackhall Colliery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Coxhoe.
Blackhall Colliery has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blackhall Colliery has a population of 4,577 while Coxhoe has 4,542. Median household income is £28,414 in Coxhoe and £27,959 in Blackhall Colliery. The median age is 44.2 in Blackhall Colliery and 44.7 in Coxhoe. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Blackhall Colliery and 51.2% in Coxhoe.
| Indicator | Blackhall Colliery | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,577 | 4,542 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,959 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.4% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 26.7% |
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