Brandon (County Durham) vs Coxhoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCoxhoe 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastFamilies 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.
| Metric | Brandon (County Durham) | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brandon (County Durham) | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,508 | 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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