Coxheath vs Gillingham (Medway)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gillingham (medway) is about 15% 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
Gillingham (Medway)
£326,475
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Gillingham (Medway)
0.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Gillingham (Medway)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Gillingham (Medway)
479.7
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Gillingham (Medway)
71.3
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Gillingham (Medway)
£31,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Gillingham (medway) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £326,475 versus £375,973 in Coxheath. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Gillingham (medway) it is a flat at £155,412.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Coxheath (£299,700 vs £270,467).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Coxheath (0.2 per 1,000) compared to Gillingham (medway) (0.3 per 1,000), a 50% difference. The most common crime category in Coxheath is violent-crime, while in Gillingham (medway) 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 EastSchool quality favours Coxheath: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 96.3% in Gillingham (medway).
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gillingham (Medway) School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (25 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 33 |
| Primary | 1 | 25 |
| Secondary | 0 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gillingham (medway) enjoy 479.7 Mbps on average, while Coxheath lags behind at 271.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 98.1% in Gillingham (medway). Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 95.3% in Gillingham (medway).
Gillingham (medway) is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (480 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Gillingham (medway) is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Coxheath's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,042 in Gillingham (medway). 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Gillingham (medway).
Gillingham (medway) has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Coxheath has a population of 5,275 while Gillingham (medway) has 108,485. Median household income is £32,405 in Coxheath and £31,915.5 in Gillingham (medway). The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 41.7 in Gillingham (medway). Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 58.1% in Gillingham (medway).
| Indicator | Coxheath | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 108,485 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £31,915.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 24.6% |
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