Coxheath vs Paddock Wood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coxheath is about 29% 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
Paddock Wood
£529,564
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Paddock Wood
0.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Paddock Wood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Paddock Wood
328.1
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Paddock Wood
71.2
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Paddock Wood
£34,114
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Coxheath is £375,973, which is 29% less than Paddock Wood at £529,564. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Paddock Wood it is a flat at £220,772.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Paddock Wood (£220,772 vs £162,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paddock Wood prices grew faster — 61% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 0.2 offences per 1,000 people, Coxheath is the safer of the two – 50% lower than Paddock Wood's 0.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxheath is violent-crime, while in Paddock Wood 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 100% in Paddock Wood. Coxheath has 1 schools in total, while Paddock Wood has 2.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Paddock Wood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Paddock Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Paddock Wood offers faster average downloads at 328.1 Mbps, compared to 271.8 Mbps in Coxheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 89.1% in Paddock Wood. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 60.5% in Paddock Wood.
Paddock Wood is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (328 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coxheath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Paddock Wood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,197 in Paddock Wood. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Paddock Wood.
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,114.3 in Paddock Wood and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 43.6 in Paddock Wood. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 60.8% in Paddock Wood. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 67.5% in Paddock Wood.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Paddock Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 7,270 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £34,114.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 34.5% |
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