Bowburn vs Coxhoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bowburn wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Bowburn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowburn
£142,993
Coxhoe
£184,685
Crime Rate
Bowburn
89.4
Coxhoe
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowburn
100.0%
Coxhoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowburn
349.2
Coxhoe
349.2
EPC Rating
Bowburn
71.5
Coxhoe
71.5
Median Income
Bowburn
£28,414
Coxhoe
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £142,993, Bowburn undercuts Coxhoe (£184,685) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bowburn is a terraced at £95,398, while in Coxhoe it is a terraced at £123,330.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Coxhoe (£123,330 vs £95,398).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxhoe prices grew faster — 50% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Bowburn experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.4 per 1,000 versus 89.8 per 1,000 in Coxhoe. The most common crime category in Bowburn 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Bowburn, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Coxhoe, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bowburn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Bowburn | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bowburn averages 349.2 Mbps – ahead of Coxhoe's 349.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Bowburn and 93.3% in Coxhoe. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Bowburn and 64.5% in Coxhoe.
Bowburn is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (349 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bowburn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Coxhoe averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bowburn and £1,191 in Coxhoe. 68.5% of homes in Bowburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Coxhoe.
Bowburn has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Bowburn and £28,414 in Coxhoe. The median age is 44.7 in Bowburn and 44.7 in Coxhoe. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bowburn versus 62.5% in Coxhoe. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bowburn and 51.2% in Coxhoe.
| Indicator | Bowburn | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,843 | 4,542 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26.7% |
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