Chatham vs Coxheath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chatham is about 15% cheaper on average. Coxheath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatham
£321,268
Coxheath
£375,973
Crime Rate
Chatham
0.3
Coxheath
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatham
91.3%
Coxheath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatham
468.9
Coxheath
271.8
EPC Rating
Chatham
72
Coxheath
71.2
Median Income
Chatham
£32,388
Coxheath
£32,405
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Chatham is £321,268, which is 15% less than Coxheath at £375,973. The most affordable entry point in Chatham is a flat at £177,530, while in Coxheath it is a flat at £162,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Coxheath (£367,167 vs £331,119).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatham prices grew faster — 44% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Coxheath (0.2 per 1,000) compared to Chatham (0.3 per 1,000), a 50% difference. The most common crime category in Chatham is violent-crime, while in Coxheath 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 South EastCoxheath has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.3% in Chatham. Chatham has 27 schools in total, while Coxheath has 1.
Chatham School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 27 schools (20 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatham | Coxheath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 1 |
| Primary | 20 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chatham offers faster average downloads at 468.9 Mbps, compared to 271.8 Mbps in Coxheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Chatham and 86.2% in Coxheath. Gigabit availability stands at 91.6% in Chatham and 47% in Coxheath.
Chatham is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (469 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chatham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Coxheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Chatham and £1,133 in Coxheath. 67.3% of homes in Chatham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.4% in Coxheath.
Chatham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,405 in Coxheath and £32,388 in Chatham. The median age is 42.4 in Chatham and 43.2 in Coxheath. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Chatham and 60.2% in Coxheath. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Chatham versus 66.9% in Coxheath.
| Indicator | Chatham | Coxheath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,956 | 5,275 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,388 | £32,405 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 30% |
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