Chadwell St Mary vs Cuxton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chadwell St Mary wins on house prices with a 11% gap. For families, Chadwell St Mary edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chadwell St Mary
£363,414
Cuxton
£409,788
Crime Rate
Chadwell St Mary
72.2
Cuxton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chadwell St Mary
100.0%
Cuxton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chadwell St Mary
452.6
Cuxton
403.5
EPC Rating
Chadwell St Mary
69.8
Cuxton
71.1
Median Income
Chadwell St Mary
£35,318
Cuxton
£31,931
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £363,414, Chadwell St Mary undercuts Cuxton (£409,788) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chadwell St Mary is a terraced at £343,529, while in Cuxton it is a terraced at £335,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Cuxton (£562,600 vs £412,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chadwell St Mary prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Chadwell St Mary and Cuxton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 4 schools in Chadwell St Mary, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cuxton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chadwell St Mary School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chadwell St Mary | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chadwell St Mary averages 452.6 Mbps – ahead of Cuxton's 403.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Chadwell St Mary and 95.1% in Cuxton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.5% in Chadwell St Mary and 75.1% in Cuxton.
Chadwell St Mary is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (453 vs 404 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cuxton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Chadwell St Mary averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,043 in Chadwell St Mary and £1,086 in Cuxton. 61.9% of homes in Chadwell St Mary have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Cuxton.
Cuxton has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,318 in Chadwell St Mary and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 38.5 in Chadwell St Mary and 41.9 in Cuxton. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Chadwell St Mary versus 65.6% in Cuxton. Employment rates stand at 63% in Chadwell St Mary and 59.8% in Cuxton.
| Indicator | Chadwell St Mary | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,680 | 3,039 |
| Median Age | 38.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,318 | £31,931 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 28.3% |
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