Coxhoe vs Stockton-on-Tees
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Stockton On Tees is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Coxhoe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxhoe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxhoe
£184,685
Stockton-on-Tees
£168,279
Crime Rate
Coxhoe
89.8
Stockton-on-Tees
99.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxhoe
100.0%
Stockton-on-Tees
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxhoe
349.2
Stockton-on-Tees
482.5
EPC Rating
Coxhoe
71.5
Stockton-on-Tees
71.6
Median Income
Coxhoe
£28,414
Stockton-on-Tees
£28,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Coxhoe commands an average of £184,685, compared with £168,279 in Stockton On Tees – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Coxhoe is a terraced at £123,330, while in Stockton On Tees it is a flat at £88,937.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Stockton On Tees (£166,759 vs £137,808).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxhoe prices grew faster — 50% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCoxhoe has a crime rate of 89.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Stockton On Tees at 99.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coxhoe is violent-crime, while in Stockton On Tees 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 EastFamilies may prefer Coxhoe, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Stockton On Tees. There are 1 schools in Coxhoe and 28 in Stockton On Tees.
Coxhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stockton-on-Tees School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 28 schools (23 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxhoe | Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 28 |
| Primary | 1 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 482.5 Mbps in Stockton On Tees and 349.2 Mbps in Coxhoe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Coxhoe and 98.2% in Stockton On Tees. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Coxhoe and 96.1% in Stockton On Tees.
Stockton On Tees is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (483 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stockton On Tees, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Coxhoe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Coxhoe and £1,160 in Stockton On Tees. 68.5% of homes in Coxhoe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Stockton On Tees.
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 Stockton On Tees and £28,414 in Coxhoe. The median age is 44.7 in Coxhoe and 42.9 in Stockton On Tees. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Coxhoe and 54.7% in Stockton On Tees. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Coxhoe versus 66.2% in Stockton On Tees. Coxhoe has a population of 4,542 and Stockton On Tees has 84,824.
| Indicator | Coxhoe | Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,542 | 84,824 |
| 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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