Chilton (County Durham) vs Coxhoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastSchool 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.
| Metric | Chilton (County Durham) | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Chilton (County Durham) | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,467 | 4,542 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26.7% |
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