Chester-le-Street vs Coxhoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastSchool 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.
| Metric | Chester-le-Street | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Chester-le-Street | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,554 | 4,542 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 26.7% |
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