Coxhoe vs Middleton St George
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coxhoe offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. Coxhoe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxhoe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxhoe
£184,685
Middleton St George
£275,590
Crime Rate
Coxhoe
89.8
Middleton St George
90.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxhoe
100.0%
Middleton St George
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxhoe
349.2
Middleton St George
242.6
EPC Rating
Coxhoe
71.5
Middleton St George
70.6
Median Income
Coxhoe
£28,414
Middleton St George
£29,371
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Coxhoe is £184,685, which is 33% less than Middleton St George at £275,590. The most affordable entry point in Coxhoe is a terraced at £123,330, while in Middleton St George it is a terraced at £157,312.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 45% pricier in Middleton St George (£251,901 vs £137,808).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxhoe prices grew faster — 50% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.8 offences per 1,000 people, Coxhoe is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Middleton St George's 90.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxhoe is violent-crime, while in Middleton St George 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 Middleton St George. Coxhoe has 1 schools in total, while Middleton St George has 1.
Coxhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Middleton St George School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxhoe | Middleton St George |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coxhoe offers faster average downloads at 349.2 Mbps, compared to 242.6 Mbps in Middleton St George. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Coxhoe and 72.2% in Middleton St George. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Coxhoe and 43.3% in Middleton St George.
Coxhoe is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (349 vs 243 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coxhoe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Middleton St George. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Coxhoe and £1,358 in Middleton St George. 68.5% of homes in Coxhoe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Middleton St George.
Coxhoe has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,370.8 in Middleton St George and £28,414 in Coxhoe. The median age is 44.7 in Coxhoe and 46.9 in Middleton St George. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Coxhoe and 56% in Middleton St George. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Coxhoe versus 67% in Middleton St George.
| Indicator | Coxhoe | Middleton St George |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,542 | 4,756 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £29,370.8 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 32.5% |
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