Coxhoe vs Crook
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crook is about 8% cheaper on average. Coxhoe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxhoe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxhoe
£184,685
Crook
£171,351
Crime Rate
Coxhoe
89.8
Crook
119.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxhoe
100.0%
Crook
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxhoe
349.2
Crook
378.8
EPC Rating
Coxhoe
71.5
Crook
71.5
Median Income
Coxhoe
£28,414
Crook
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Crook is £171,351, which is 8% less than Coxhoe at £184,685. The most affordable entry point in Coxhoe is a terraced at £123,330, while in Crook it is a flat at £31,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Crook (£331,342 vs £256,418).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crook prices grew faster — 59% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.8 offences per 1,000 people, Coxhoe is the safer of the two – 33% lower than Crook's 119.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxhoe is violent-crime, while in Crook 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 North EastCoxhoe has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Crook. Coxhoe has 1 schools in total, while Crook has 3.
Coxhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxhoe | Crook |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crook offers faster average downloads at 378.8 Mbps, compared to 349.2 Mbps in Coxhoe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Coxhoe and 91.3% in Crook. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Coxhoe and 72.4% in Crook.
Crook is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (379 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coxhoe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Crook. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Coxhoe and £1,191 in Crook. 68.5% of homes in Coxhoe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Crook.
Coxhoe has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Coxhoe and £28,414 in Crook. The median age is 44.7 in Coxhoe and 44.7 in Crook. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Coxhoe and 51.2% in Crook. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Coxhoe versus 62.5% in Crook.
| Indicator | Coxhoe | Crook |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,542 | 9,717 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26.7% |
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