Chatham vs Cuxton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chatham wins on house prices with a 22% gap. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatham
£321,268
Cuxton
£409,788
Crime Rate
Chatham
0.3
Cuxton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatham
91.3%
Cuxton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatham
468.9
Cuxton
403.5
EPC Rating
Chatham
72
Cuxton
71.1
Median Income
Chatham
£32,388
Cuxton
£31,931
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Cuxton commands an average of £409,788, compared with £321,268 in Chatham – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Chatham is a flat at £177,530, while in Cuxton it is a terraced at £335,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Cuxton (£335,000 vs £272,719).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatham prices grew faster — 44% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Chatham and Cuxton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Cuxton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.3% in Chatham. There are 27 schools in Chatham and 2 in Cuxton.
Chatham School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 27 schools (20 primary, 7 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 | Chatham | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 2 |
| Primary | 20 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 468.9 Mbps in Chatham and 403.5 Mbps in Cuxton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Chatham and 95.1% in Cuxton. Gigabit availability stands at 91.6% in Chatham and 75.1% in Cuxton.
Chatham is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (469 vs 404 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chatham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Cuxton averages 71.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Chatham and £1,086 in Cuxton. 67.3% of homes in Chatham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Cuxton.
Chatham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,388 in Chatham and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 42.4 in Chatham and 41.9 in Cuxton. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Chatham versus 65.6% in Cuxton. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Chatham and 59.8% in Cuxton.
| Indicator | Chatham | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,956 | 3,039 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,388 | £31,931 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 28.3% |
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