Coxheath vs Hawkhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Coxheath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. For families, Coxheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxheath
£375,973
Hawkhurst
£481,956
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Hawkhurst
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Hawkhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Hawkhurst
299
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Hawkhurst
68.9
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Hawkhurst
£33,323
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hawkhurst commands an average of £481,956, compared with £375,973 in Coxheath – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Hawkhurst it is a flat at £293,967.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Hawkhurst (£293,967 vs £162,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Coxheath and Hawkhurst 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 100% in Hawkhurst. There are 1 schools in Coxheath and 1 in Hawkhurst.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawkhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 299.0 Mbps in Hawkhurst and 271.8 Mbps in Coxheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 84.6% in Hawkhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 54.2% in Hawkhurst.
Hawkhurst is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (299 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coxheath, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 68.9 (band C) in Hawkhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,302 in Hawkhurst. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Hawkhurst.
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,323.3 in Hawkhurst and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 46.8 in Hawkhurst. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 55.9% in Hawkhurst. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 68.1% in Hawkhurst. Coxheath has a population of 5,275 and Hawkhurst has 3,683.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 3,683 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £33,323.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 33.7% |
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