Coxheath vs Dunton Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coxheath is about 18% cheaper on average. Coxheath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxheath
£375,973
Dunton Green
£458,681
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Dunton Green
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Dunton Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Dunton Green
402.9
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Dunton Green
67.5
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Dunton Green
£35,408
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Coxheath is £375,973, which is 18% less than Dunton Green at £458,681. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Dunton Green it is a flat at £276,670.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 56% pricier in Dunton Green (£1,028,500 vs £451,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Coxheath (0.2 per 1,000) compared to Dunton Green (52.8 per 1,000), a 26300% difference. The most common crime category in Coxheath is violent-crime, while in Dunton Green 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 South EastCoxheath has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Dunton Green. Coxheath has 1 schools in total, while Dunton Green has 1.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunton Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dunton Green offers faster average downloads at 402.9 Mbps, compared to 271.8 Mbps in Coxheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 96.7% in Dunton Green. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 77.2% in Dunton Green.
Dunton Green is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (403 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coxheath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 67.5 (band C) in Dunton Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,474 in Dunton Green. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Dunton Green.
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,408 in Dunton Green and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 45.2 in Dunton Green. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 58.4% in Dunton Green. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 71.5% in Dunton Green.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 3,241 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £35,408 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 37.3% |
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