Coxheath vs Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coxheath offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. For families, Coxheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxheath
£375,973
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
£416,230
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
352.4
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
70.2
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
£34,048
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Coxheath more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £375,973 versus £416,230 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) it is a flat at £238,003.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) (£238,003 vs £162,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Coxheath and Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Coxheath: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) enjoy 352.4 Mbps on average, while Coxheath lags behind at 271.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 86% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 66.6% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (352 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Coxheath is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells)'s band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,224 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Coxheath has a population of 5,275 while Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) has 3,962. Median household income is £34,048.3 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 43.5 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 60.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
| Indicator | Coxheath | Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 3,962 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £34,048.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 60.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 33.7% |
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