Coxheath vs Tenterden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Coxheath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Coxheath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxheath
£375,973
Tenterden
£523,110
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Tenterden
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Tenterden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Tenterden
315.9
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Tenterden
70.5
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Tenterden
£32,443
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £375,973, Coxheath undercuts Tenterden (£523,110) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Tenterden it is a flat at £283,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Tenterden (£283,850 vs £162,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCoxheath has a crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33200% lower than Tenterden at 66.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxheath is violent-crime, while in Tenterden 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 Tenterden, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tenterden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Tenterden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Tenterden averages 315.9 Mbps – ahead of Coxheath's 271.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 87.1% in Tenterden. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 58.1% in Tenterden.
Tenterden is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (316 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coxheath, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Tenterden. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,166 in Tenterden. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Tenterden.
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,443 in Tenterden and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 43.2 in Tenterden. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 59.6% in Tenterden. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 66.4% in Tenterden. Coxheath has a population of 5,275 and Tenterden has 7,775.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Tenterden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 7,775 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £32,443 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 59.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 30.1% |
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