Coxheath vs Cuxton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coxheath wins on house prices with a 8% gap. For families, Coxheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxheath
£375,973
Cuxton
£409,788
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Cuxton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Cuxton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Cuxton
403.5
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Cuxton
71.1
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Cuxton
£31,931
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £375,973, Coxheath undercuts Cuxton (£409,788) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Cuxton it is a terraced at £335,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Cuxton (£562,600 vs £451,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Coxheath and Cuxton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 1 schools in Coxheath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cuxton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cuxton averages 403.5 Mbps – ahead of Coxheath's 271.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 95.1% in Cuxton. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 75.1% in Cuxton.
Cuxton is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (404 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coxheath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Cuxton averages 71.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,086 in Cuxton. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Cuxton.
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,405 in Coxheath and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 41.9 in Cuxton. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 65.6% in Cuxton. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 59.8% in Cuxton.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 3,039 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £31,931 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 28.3% |
Location
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