Coxheath vs Sevenoaks
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coxheath wins on house prices with a 56% gap. Coxheath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxheath
£375,973
Sevenoaks
£857,786
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Sevenoaks
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Sevenoaks
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Sevenoaks
402.9
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Sevenoaks
67.5
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Sevenoaks
£35,408
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Sevenoaks commands an average of £857,786, compared with £375,973 in Coxheath – a difference of 56%. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Sevenoaks it is a flat at £371,504.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 65% pricier in Sevenoaks (£1,285,137 vs £451,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Coxheath experience less crime overall, with a rate of 0.2 per 1,000 versus 52.8 per 1,000 in Sevenoaks. The most common crime category in Coxheath is violent-crime, while in Sevenoaks 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 EastFamilies may prefer Coxheath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Sevenoaks. There are 1 schools in Coxheath and 9 in Sevenoaks.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sevenoaks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Sevenoaks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 402.9 Mbps in Sevenoaks and 271.8 Mbps in Coxheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 96.7% in Sevenoaks. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 77.2% in Sevenoaks.
Sevenoaks is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (403 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coxheath, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 67.5 (band C) in Sevenoaks. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,474 in Sevenoaks. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Sevenoaks.
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,408 in Sevenoaks and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 45.2 in Sevenoaks. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 58.4% in Sevenoaks. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 71.5% in Sevenoaks. Coxheath has a population of 5,275 and Sevenoaks has 26,722.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Sevenoaks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 26,722 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £35,408 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 37.3% |
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