Coxheath vs Southborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Coxheath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Coxheath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxheath
£375,973
Southborough
£468,635
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Southborough
14.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Southborough
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Southborough
433.2
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Southborough
70.8
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Southborough
£34,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £375,973, Coxheath undercuts Southborough (£468,635) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Southborough it is a flat at £230,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Southborough (£777,430 vs £451,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Southborough prices grew faster — 48% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCoxheath has a crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7050% lower than Southborough at 14.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxheath is violent-crime, while in Southborough 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Coxheath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Southborough, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Southborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Southborough averages 433.2 Mbps – ahead of Coxheath's 271.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 97.9% in Southborough. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 81.7% in Southborough.
Southborough is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (433 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coxheath, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Southborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,246 in Southborough. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Southborough.
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,988 in Southborough and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 43.8 in Southborough. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 60.8% in Southborough. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 67.5% in Southborough. Coxheath has a population of 5,275 and Southborough has 9,360.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Southborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 9,360 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £34,988 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 36.8% |
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