Coxheath vs Wadhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coxheath is about 33% 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
Wadhurst
£562,722
Crime Rate
Coxheath
0.2
Wadhurst
41.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxheath
100.0%
Wadhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxheath
271.8
Wadhurst
342.7
EPC Rating
Coxheath
71.2
Wadhurst
70
Median Income
Coxheath
£32,405
Wadhurst
£32,793
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Coxheath is £375,973, which is 33% less than Wadhurst at £562,722. The most affordable entry point in Coxheath is a flat at £162,400, while in Wadhurst it is a flat at £288,700.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 52% pricier in Wadhurst (£933,590 vs £451,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 0.2 offences per 1,000 people, Coxheath is the safer of the two – 20450% lower than Wadhurst's 41.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxheath is violent-crime, while in Wadhurst 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 EastCoxheath has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Wadhurst. Coxheath has 1 schools in total, while Wadhurst has 2.
Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wadhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxheath | Wadhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Wadhurst offers faster average downloads at 342.7 Mbps, compared to 271.8 Mbps in Coxheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.2% of premises in Coxheath and 89.7% in Wadhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Coxheath and 63.9% in Wadhurst.
Wadhurst is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (343 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coxheath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Wadhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,133 in Coxheath and £1,281 in Wadhurst. 65.4% of homes in Coxheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Wadhurst.
Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,792.5 in Wadhurst and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.2 in Coxheath and 47.4 in Wadhurst. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Coxheath and 56.3% in Wadhurst. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Coxheath versus 71.2% in Wadhurst.
| Indicator | Coxheath | Wadhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 3,408 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,405 | £32,792.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 34% |
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