Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames vs Cuxton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Cuxton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 375% lower. For families, Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
£1,946,543
Cuxton
£409,788
Crime Rate
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
84.5
Cuxton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
100.0%
Cuxton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
452.6
Cuxton
403.5
EPC Rating
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
69.8
Cuxton
71.1
Median Income
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
£35,318
Cuxton
£31,931
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £409,788, Cuxton undercuts Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames (£1,946,543) by around 375% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames is a flat at £190,096, while in Cuxton it is a terraced at £335,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 5% pricier in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames (£382,562 vs £365,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 8 years, Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames prices grew faster — 608% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames and Cuxton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 8 schools in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cuxton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 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 | Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames averages 452.6 Mbps – ahead of Cuxton's 403.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames and 95.1% in Cuxton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.5% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames and 75.1% in Cuxton.
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (453 vs 404 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cuxton, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,043 in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames and £1,086 in Cuxton. 61.9% of homes in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames 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 Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 38.5 in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames and 41.9 in Cuxton. Employment rates stand at 63% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames and 59.8% in Cuxton. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames versus 65.6% in Cuxton. Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames has a population of 29,470 and Cuxton has 3,039.
| Indicator | Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,470 | 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% |
Location
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