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Chilton (County Durham) vs Coxhoe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Chilton (county Durham) offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Chilton (county Durham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chilton (county Durham) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Chilton (County Durham)

£166,696

Coxhoe

£184,685

Crime Rate

Chilton (County Durham)

89.5

Coxhoe

89.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chilton (County Durham)

100.0%

Coxhoe

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chilton (County Durham)

284.4

Coxhoe

349.2

EPC Rating

Chilton (County Durham)

71.5

Coxhoe

71.5

Median Income

Chilton (County Durham)

£28,414

Coxhoe

£28,414

Buyers will find Chilton (county Durham) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £166,696 versus £184,685 in Coxhoe. The most affordable entry point in Chilton (county Durham) is a terraced at £75,186, while in Coxhoe it is a terraced at £123,330.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Coxhoe (£123,330 vs £75,186).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Coxhoe prices grew faster — 50% vs -15%.

Crime is lower in Chilton (county Durham) (89.5 per 1,000) compared to Coxhoe (89.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Chilton (county Durham) 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 Chilton (county Durham): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Coxhoe.

Chilton (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Coxhoe School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricChilton (County Durham)Coxhoe
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Coxhoe enjoy 349.2 Mbps on average, while Chilton (county Durham) lags behind at 284.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Chilton (county Durham) and 93.3% in Coxhoe. Gigabit availability stands at 49.8% in Chilton (county Durham) and 64.5% in Coxhoe.

Coxhoe is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (349 vs 284 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

Chilton (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Chilton (county Durham) has a population of 4,467 while Coxhoe has 4,542. Median household income is £28,414 in Chilton (county Durham) and £28,414 in Coxhoe. The median age is 44.7 in Chilton (county Durham) and 44.7 in Coxhoe. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Chilton (county Durham) and 51.2% in Coxhoe.

IndicatorChilton (County Durham)Coxhoe
Population4,4674,542
Median Age44.744.7
Median Household Income£28,414£28,414
Employment Rate51.2%51.2%
Owner Occupied62.5%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%26.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chilton (county Durham) and Coxhoe?
Chilton (county Durham) and Coxhoe are approximately 4.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chilton (county Durham) or Coxhoe?
Chilton (county Durham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £166,696.
Is Chilton (county Durham) or Coxhoe safer?
Chilton (county Durham) has the lower crime rate at 89.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chilton (county Durham) or Coxhoe?
Chilton (county Durham) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chilton (county Durham) or Coxhoe?
Coxhoe has faster average broadband at 349.2 Mbps.

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