Coxheath vs Hadlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coxheath wins on house prices with a 31% gap. For families, Coxheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxheath
£375,973
Hadlow
£542,959
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Hadlow
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Hadlow
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Hadlow
256.1
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Hadlow
69.7
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Hadlow
£35,128
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hadlow commands an average of £542,959, compared with £375,973 in Coxheath – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Hadlow it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Hadlow (£872,000 vs £451,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Coxheath and Hadlow 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 50% in Hadlow. There are 1 schools in Coxheath and 2 in Hadlow.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hadlow School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 271.8 Mbps in Coxheath and 256.1 Mbps in Hadlow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 80.8% in Hadlow. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 44.5% in Hadlow.
Coxheath is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (272 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coxheath, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band C) in Hadlow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,322 in Hadlow. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Hadlow.
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,128 in Hadlow and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 44.3 in Hadlow. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 60% in Hadlow. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 68.9% in Hadlow. Coxheath has a population of 5,275 and Hadlow has 3,168.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 3,168 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £35,128 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 37% |
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