Coxhoe vs Easington (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coxhoe wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Easington (county Durham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxhoe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxhoe
£184,685
Easington (County Durham)
£206,861
Crime Rate
Coxhoe
89.8
Easington (County Durham)
89.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxhoe
100.0%
Easington (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxhoe
349.2
Easington (County Durham)
451
EPC Rating
Coxhoe
71.5
Easington (County Durham)
71.5
Median Income
Coxhoe
£28,414
Easington (County Durham)
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £184,685, Coxhoe undercuts Easington (county Durham) (£206,861) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Coxhoe is a terraced at £123,330, while in Easington (county Durham) it is a terraced at £107,713.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Easington (county Durham) (£168,168 vs £137,808).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Easington (county Durham) prices grew faster — 53% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Easington (county Durham) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.6 per 1,000 versus 89.8 per 1,000 in Coxhoe. The most common crime category in Coxhoe is violent-crime, while in Easington (county Durham) 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Coxhoe, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Easington (county Durham), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Coxhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Easington (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxhoe | Easington (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Easington (county Durham) averages 451.0 Mbps – ahead of Coxhoe's 349.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Coxhoe and 98.2% in Easington (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Coxhoe and 88.2% in Easington (county Durham).
Easington (county Durham) is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (451 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coxhoe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Easington (county Durham) averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Coxhoe and £1,191 in Easington (county Durham). 68.5% of homes in Coxhoe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Easington (county Durham).
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 Easington (county Durham). The median age is 44.7 in Coxhoe and 44.7 in Easington (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Coxhoe versus 62.5% in Easington (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Coxhoe and 51.2% in Easington (county Durham).
| Indicator | Coxhoe | Easington (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,542 | 6,968 |
| 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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