Coxheath vs Iwade
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Iwade is about 4% 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
Iwade
£362,802
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Iwade
86.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Iwade
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Iwade
238.9
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Iwade
71.5
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Iwade
£32,066
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Iwade more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £362,802 versus £375,973 in Coxheath. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Iwade it is a flat at £193,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Iwade (£193,000 vs £162,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Iwade prices grew faster — 37% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 0.2 offences per 1,000 people, Coxheath is the safer of the two – 43250% lower than Iwade's 86.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxheath is violent-crime, while in Iwade 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 100% in Iwade.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Iwade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Iwade |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Coxheath enjoy 271.8 Mbps on average, while Iwade lags behind at 238.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 76.3% in Iwade. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 40% in Iwade.
Coxheath is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (272 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Iwade is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Coxheath's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,061 in Iwade. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Iwade.
Iwade has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Coxheath has a population of 5,275 while Iwade has 4,533. Median household income is £32,405 in Coxheath and £32,066 in Iwade. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 42.2 in Iwade. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 59% in Iwade.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Iwade |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 4,533 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £32,066 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 26.4% |
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