Coxheath vs Gravesend
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Gravesend is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. For families, Coxheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxheath
£375,973
Gravesend
£366,729
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Gravesend
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Gravesend
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Gravesend
436.9
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Gravesend
69.5
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Gravesend
£30,996
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Coxheath commands an average of £375,973, compared with £366,729 in Gravesend – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Gravesend it is a flat at £171,751.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Gravesend (£604,052 vs £451,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Coxheath and Gravesend at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Coxheath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.7% in Gravesend. There are 1 schools in Coxheath and 15 in Gravesend.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gravesend School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 15 schools (10 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 436.9 Mbps in Gravesend and 271.8 Mbps in Coxheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 97.7% in Gravesend. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 82.4% in Gravesend.
Gravesend is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (437 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coxheath, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Gravesend. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,139 in Gravesend. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Gravesend.
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,405 in Coxheath and £30,996 in Gravesend. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 41.6 in Gravesend. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 58.8% in Gravesend. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 62.2% in Gravesend. Coxheath has a population of 5,275 and Gravesend has 57,553.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 57,553 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £30,996 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 26.7% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Coxheath and Gravesend?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Coxheath or Gravesend?
Is Coxheath or Gravesend safer?
Which has better schools, Coxheath or Gravesend?
Which has faster broadband, Coxheath or Gravesend?
Keep exploring