Coxheath vs Headcorn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coxheath offers lower property prices by roughly 20%.
Avg House Price
Coxheath
£375,973
Headcorn
£471,139
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Headcorn
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Headcorn
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Headcorn
246.9
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Headcorn
70.7
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Headcorn
£33,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Coxheath is £375,973, which is 20% less than Headcorn at £471,139. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Headcorn it is a flat at £193,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Headcorn (£616,350 vs £451,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs -17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Coxheath and Headcorn at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Coxheath and Headcorn. Coxheath has 1 schools and Headcorn has 1 schools.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Headcorn School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Coxheath | Headcorn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coxheath offers faster average downloads at 271.8 Mbps, compared to 246.9 Mbps in Headcorn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 79.3% in Headcorn. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 42.4% in Headcorn.
Coxheath is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (272 vs 247 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coxheath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Headcorn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,180 in Headcorn. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Headcorn.
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,455 in Headcorn and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 43.3 in Headcorn. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 59.4% in Headcorn. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 66.5% in Headcorn.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Headcorn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 3,293 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £33,455 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 31.2% |
Location
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