Coxhoe vs West Auckland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, West Auckland wins on house prices with a 98% gap. Coxhoe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coxhoe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coxhoe
£184,685
West Auckland
£93,308
Crime Rate
Coxhoe
89.8
West Auckland
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coxhoe
100.0%
West Auckland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coxhoe
349.2
West Auckland
250.4
EPC Rating
Coxhoe
71.5
West Auckland
71.5
Median Income
Coxhoe
£28,414
West Auckland
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Coxhoe commands an average of £184,685, compared with £93,308 in West Auckland – a difference of 98%. The most affordable entry point in Coxhoe is a terraced at £123,330, while in West Auckland it is a terraced at £75,830.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 63% pricier in Coxhoe (£123,330 vs £75,830).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxhoe prices grew faster — 50% vs -26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Coxhoe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.8 per 1,000 versus 89.8 per 1,000 in West Auckland. The most common crime category in Coxhoe is violent-crime, while in West Auckland 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 West Auckland. There are 1 schools in Coxhoe and 2 in West Auckland.
Coxhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
West Auckland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coxhoe | West Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 349.2 Mbps in Coxhoe and 250.4 Mbps in West Auckland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Coxhoe and 88.3% in West Auckland. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Coxhoe and 42.3% in West Auckland.
Coxhoe is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (349 vs 250 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coxhoe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while West Auckland averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Coxhoe and £1,191 in West Auckland. 68.5% of homes in Coxhoe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in West Auckland.
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 West Auckland. The median age is 44.7 in Coxhoe and 44.7 in West Auckland. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Coxhoe versus 62.5% in West Auckland. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Coxhoe and 51.2% in West Auckland.
| Indicator | Coxhoe | West Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,542 | 3,107 |
| 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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