Coxhoe vs Darlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Darlington is about 1% 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
Darlington
£182,726
Crime Rate
Coxhoe
89.8
Darlington
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxhoe
100.0%
Darlington
92.6%
Avg Download Speed
Coxhoe
349.2
Darlington
452.8
EPC Rating
Coxhoe
71.5
Darlington
71.4
Median Income
Coxhoe
£28,414
Darlington
£27,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Darlington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £182,726 versus £184,685 in Coxhoe. The most affordable entry point in Coxhoe is a terraced at £123,330, while in Darlington it is a flat at £109,070.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Darlington (£184,403 vs £137,808).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxhoe prices grew faster — 50% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.8 offences per 1,000 people, Coxhoe is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Darlington's 90.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxhoe is violent-crime, while in Darlington 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 EastSchool quality favours Coxhoe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 92.6% in Darlington.
Coxhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Darlington School Inspection Breakdown
92.6% of 31 schools (24 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxhoe | Darlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 31 |
| Primary | 1 | 24 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Darlington enjoy 452.8 Mbps on average, while Coxhoe lags behind at 349.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Coxhoe and 95.8% in Darlington. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Coxhoe and 89% in Darlington.
Darlington is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (453 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Coxhoe is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Darlington's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Coxhoe and £1,197 in Darlington. 68.5% of homes in Coxhoe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Darlington.
Coxhoe has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Coxhoe has a population of 4,542 while Darlington has 93,058. Median household income is £28,414 in Coxhoe and £27,988 in Darlington. The median age is 44.7 in Coxhoe and 44.5 in Darlington. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Coxhoe and 53.6% in Darlington.
| Indicator | Coxhoe | Darlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,542 | 93,058 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £27,988 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 27.9% |
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