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Chester-le-Street vs Coxhoe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Chester Le Street is about 0% cheaper on average. Chester Le Street has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chester Le Street edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Chester-le-Street

£184,121

Coxhoe

£184,685

Crime Rate

Chester-le-Street

89.4

Coxhoe

89.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chester-le-Street

100.0%

Coxhoe

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chester-le-Street

406.6

Coxhoe

349.2

EPC Rating

Chester-le-Street

71.8

Coxhoe

71.5

Median Income

Chester-le-Street

£28,058

Coxhoe

£28,414

Buyers will find Chester Le Street more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £184,121 versus £184,685 in Coxhoe. The most affordable entry point in Chester Le Street is a flat at £68,516, while in Coxhoe it is a terraced at £123,330.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 37% pricier in Chester Le Street (£189,116 vs £137,808).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Coxhoe prices grew faster — 50% vs 29%.

With 89.4 offences per 1,000 people, Chester Le Street is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Coxhoe's 89.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chester Le Street 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.

School quality favours Chester Le Street: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Coxhoe.

Chester-le-Street School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Coxhoe School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricChester-le-StreetCoxhoe
Total Schools81
Primary61
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Chester Le Street enjoy 406.6 Mbps on average, while Coxhoe lags behind at 349.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Chester Le Street and 93.3% in Coxhoe. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Chester Le Street and 64.5% in Coxhoe.

Chester Le Street is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (407 vs 349 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Chester Le Street is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Coxhoe's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Chester Le Street and £1,191 in Coxhoe. 69.2% of homes in Chester Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Coxhoe.

Chester Le Street has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Chester Le Street has a population of 23,554 while Coxhoe has 4,542. Median household income is £28,414 in Coxhoe and £28,058.3 in Chester Le Street. The median age is 44.5 in Chester Le Street and 44.7 in Coxhoe. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Chester Le Street and 51.2% in Coxhoe.

IndicatorChester-le-StreetCoxhoe
Population23,5544,542
Median Age44.544.7
Median Household Income£28,058.3£28,414
Employment Rate52.4%51.2%
Owner Occupied59.5%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified26.4%26.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chester Le Street and Coxhoe?
Chester Le Street and Coxhoe are approximately 10.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chester Le Street or Coxhoe?
Chester Le Street is cheaper, with an average house price of £184,121.
Is Chester Le Street or Coxhoe safer?
Chester Le Street has the lower crime rate at 89.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chester Le Street or Coxhoe?
Chester Le Street has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chester Le Street or Coxhoe?
Chester Le Street has faster average broadband at 406.6 Mbps.

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