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Brandon (County Durham) vs Coxhoe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Coxhoe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Coxhoe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brandon (county Durham) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brandon (County Durham)

£220,636

Coxhoe

£184,685

Crime Rate

Brandon (County Durham)

118.0

Coxhoe

89.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brandon (County Durham)

100.0%

Coxhoe

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brandon (County Durham)

171.3

Coxhoe

349.2

EPC Rating

Brandon (County Durham)

71.5

Coxhoe

71.5

Median Income

Brandon (County Durham)

£28,414

Coxhoe

£28,414

Property in Brandon (county Durham) commands an average of £220,636, compared with £184,685 in Coxhoe – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Brandon (county Durham) is a flat at £96,778, while in Coxhoe it is a terraced at £123,330.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Brandon (county Durham) (£178,647 vs £123,330).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Coxhoe prices grew faster — 50% vs 40%.

Coxhoe has a crime rate of 89.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31% lower than Brandon (county Durham) at 118 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brandon (county Durham) 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.

Families may prefer Brandon (county Durham), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Coxhoe. There are 4 schools in Brandon (county Durham) and 1 in Coxhoe.

Brandon (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 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.

MetricBrandon (County Durham)Coxhoe
Total Schools41
Primary41
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 349.2 Mbps in Coxhoe and 171.3 Mbps in Brandon (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Brandon (county Durham) and 93.3% in Coxhoe. Gigabit availability stands at 23.6% in Brandon (county Durham) and 64.5% in Coxhoe.

Coxhoe is the faster of the two by 104% on average download speed (349 vs 171 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Brandon (county Durham) 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 Brandon (county Durham) and £1,191 in Coxhoe. 68.5% of homes in Brandon (county Durham) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Coxhoe.

Brandon (county Durham) 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 Brandon (county Durham) and £28,414 in Coxhoe. The median age is 44.7 in Brandon (county Durham) and 44.7 in Coxhoe. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Brandon (county Durham) versus 62.5% in Coxhoe. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Brandon (county Durham) and 51.2% in Coxhoe.

IndicatorBrandon (County Durham)Coxhoe
Population9,5084,542
Median Age44.744.7
Median Household Income£28,414£28,414
Employment Rate51.2%51.2%
Owner Occupied62.5%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%26.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brandon (county Durham) and Coxhoe?
Brandon (county Durham) and Coxhoe are approximately 5.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brandon (county Durham) or Coxhoe?
Coxhoe is cheaper, with an average house price of £184,685.
Is Brandon (county Durham) or Coxhoe safer?
Coxhoe has the lower crime rate at 89.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brandon (county Durham) or Coxhoe?
Brandon (county Durham) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brandon (county Durham) or Coxhoe?
Coxhoe has faster average broadband at 349.2 Mbps.

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