Coxheath vs Maidstone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Maidstone is about 1% 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
Maidstone
£372,558
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Maidstone
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Maidstone
96.4%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Maidstone
372.2
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Maidstone
72
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Maidstone
£32,367
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Maidstone is £372,558, which is 1% less than Coxheath at £375,973. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Maidstone it is a flat at £184,674.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Maidstone (£587,868 vs £451,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 0.2 offences per 1,000 people, Coxheath is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Maidstone's 0.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxheath is violent-crime, while in Maidstone 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 EastCoxheath has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 96.4% in Maidstone. Coxheath has 1 schools in total, while Maidstone has 37.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maidstone School Inspection Breakdown
96.4% of 37 schools (27 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Maidstone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 37 |
| Primary | 1 | 27 |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Maidstone offers faster average downloads at 372.2 Mbps, compared to 271.8 Mbps in Coxheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 90.4% in Maidstone. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 66.6% in Maidstone.
Maidstone is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (372 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Maidstone are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Coxheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,100 in Maidstone. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Maidstone.
Maidstone has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,405 in Coxheath and £32,367 in Maidstone. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 43.1 in Maidstone. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 60.8% in Maidstone. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 67.4% in Maidstone.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Maidstone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 108,814 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £32,367 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 29.9% |
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