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Coxhoe vs Easington (County Durham)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricCoxhoeEasington (County Durham)
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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).

IndicatorCoxhoeEasington (County Durham)
Population4,5426,968
Median Age44.744.7
Median Household Income£28,414£28,414
Employment Rate51.2%51.2%
Owner Occupied62.5%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%26.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Coxhoe and Easington (county Durham)?
Coxhoe and Easington (county Durham) are approximately 8.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Coxhoe or Easington (county Durham)?
Coxhoe is cheaper, with an average house price of £184,685.
Is Coxhoe or Easington (county Durham) safer?
Easington (county Durham) has the lower crime rate at 89.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Coxhoe or Easington (county Durham)?
Coxhoe has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Coxhoe or Easington (county Durham)?
Easington (county Durham) has faster average broadband at 451.0 Mbps.

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