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Blackhall Colliery vs Coxhoe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 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.

School 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.

MetricBlackhall CollieryCoxhoe
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBlackhall CollieryCoxhoe
Population4,5774,542
Median Age44.244.7
Median Household Income£27,959£28,414
Employment Rate50.9%51.2%
Owner Occupied60.4%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified25.8%26.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackhall Colliery and Coxhoe?
Blackhall Colliery and Coxhoe are approximately 8.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackhall Colliery or Coxhoe?
Blackhall Colliery is cheaper, with an average house price of £109,947.
Is Blackhall Colliery or Coxhoe safer?
Blackhall Colliery has the lower crime rate at 89.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackhall Colliery or Coxhoe?
Blackhall Colliery has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackhall Colliery or Coxhoe?
Coxhoe has faster average broadband at 349.2 Mbps.

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