Coxhoe vs Egglescliffe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coxhoe offers lower property prices by roughly 60%. Egglescliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxhoe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxhoe
£184,685
Egglescliffe
£466,800
Crime Rate
Coxhoe
89.8
Egglescliffe
31.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxhoe
100.0%
Egglescliffe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxhoe
349.2
Egglescliffe
438.8
EPC Rating
Coxhoe
71.5
Egglescliffe
71.6
Median Income
Coxhoe
£28,414
Egglescliffe
£28,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Coxhoe is £184,685, which is 60% less than Egglescliffe at £466,800. The most affordable entry point in Coxhoe is a terraced at £123,330, while in Egglescliffe it is a semi-detached at £406,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 66% pricier in Egglescliffe (£406,667 vs £137,808).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egglescliffe prices grew faster — 132% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Egglescliffe (31.9 per 1,000) compared to Coxhoe (89.8 per 1,000), a 182% difference. The most common crime category in Coxhoe is violent-crime, while in Egglescliffe it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Coxhoe's most common crime is violent crime; in Egglescliffe it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastCoxhoe has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Egglescliffe. Coxhoe has 1 schools in total, while Egglescliffe has 5.
Coxhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Egglescliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxhoe | Egglescliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Egglescliffe offers faster average downloads at 438.8 Mbps, compared to 349.2 Mbps in Coxhoe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Coxhoe and 91.8% in Egglescliffe. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Coxhoe and 86.7% in Egglescliffe.
Egglescliffe is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (439 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Egglescliffe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Coxhoe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Coxhoe and £1,160 in Egglescliffe. 68.5% of homes in Coxhoe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Egglescliffe.
Coxhoe has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,467 in Egglescliffe and £28,414 in Coxhoe. The median age is 44.7 in Coxhoe and 42.9 in Egglescliffe. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Coxhoe and 54.7% in Egglescliffe. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Coxhoe versus 66.2% in Egglescliffe.
| Indicator | Coxhoe | Egglescliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,542 | 10,250 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £28,467 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 29.5% |
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