Coxheath vs Staplehurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Staplehurst is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Coxheath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxheath
£375,973
Staplehurst
£357,867
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Staplehurst
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Staplehurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Staplehurst
328.1
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Staplehurst
71.2
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Staplehurst
£34,114
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £357,867, Staplehurst undercuts Coxheath (£375,973) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Staplehurst it is a terraced at £277,559.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Staplehurst (£541,518 vs £451,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCoxheath has a crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Staplehurst at 0.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxheath is violent-crime, while in Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Staplehurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Staplehurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Staplehurst averages 328.1 Mbps – ahead of Coxheath's 271.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 89.1% in Staplehurst. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 60.5% in Staplehurst.
Staplehurst is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (328 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coxheath, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Staplehurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,197 in Staplehurst. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Staplehurst.
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 Staplehurst and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 43.6 in Staplehurst. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 60.8% in Staplehurst. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 67.5% in Staplehurst. Coxheath has a population of 5,275 and Staplehurst has 6,181.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Staplehurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 6,181 |
| 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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