Coxheath vs Tonbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coxheath is about 26% 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
Tonbridge
£510,606
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Tonbridge
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Tonbridge
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Tonbridge
448.4
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Tonbridge
73.3
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Tonbridge
£32,641
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Coxheath more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £375,973 versus £510,606 in Tonbridge. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Tonbridge it is a flat at £273,613.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Tonbridge (£791,868 vs £451,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tonbridge prices grew faster — 39% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 0.2 offences per 1,000 people, Coxheath is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Tonbridge's 0.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxheath is violent-crime, while in Tonbridge 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 EastSchool quality favours Coxheath: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90% in Tonbridge.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tonbridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 14 schools (8 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Tonbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 14 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Tonbridge enjoy 448.4 Mbps on average, while Coxheath lags behind at 271.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 98.3% in Tonbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 87.4% in Tonbridge.
Tonbridge is the faster of the two by 65% on average download speed (448 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Tonbridge is band C (score 73.3), ahead of Coxheath's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,084 in Tonbridge. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.3% in Tonbridge.
Tonbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 70.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Coxheath has a population of 5,275 while Tonbridge has 36,136. Median household income is £32,641 in Tonbridge and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 43.4 in Tonbridge. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 61.1% in Tonbridge.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Tonbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 36,136 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £32,641 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 32.5% |
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