Cuxton vs Dunton Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Cuxton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cuxton
£409,788
Dunton Green
£458,681
Crime Rate
Cuxton
N/A
Dunton Green
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuxton
100.0%
Dunton Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuxton
403.5
Dunton Green
402.9
EPC Rating
Cuxton
71.1
Dunton Green
67.5
Median Income
Cuxton
£31,931
Dunton Green
£35,408
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Dunton Green commands an average of £458,681, compared with £409,788 in Cuxton – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Cuxton is a terraced at £335,000, while in Dunton Green it is a flat at £276,670.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Dunton Green (£1,028,500 vs £562,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuxton prices grew faster — 34% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Cuxton and Dunton Green at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Cuxton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Dunton Green. There are 2 schools in Cuxton and 1 in Dunton Green.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunton Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuxton | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 403.5 Mbps in Cuxton and 402.9 Mbps in Dunton Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Cuxton and 96.7% in Dunton Green. Gigabit availability stands at 75.1% in Cuxton and 77.2% in Dunton Green.
Cuxton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (404 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cuxton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Dunton Green averages 67.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Cuxton and £1,474 in Dunton Green. 64.8% of homes in Cuxton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Dunton Green.
Cuxton has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,408 in Dunton Green and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 41.9 in Cuxton and 45.2 in Dunton Green. Owner-occupancy is 65.6% in Cuxton versus 71.5% in Dunton Green. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cuxton and 58.4% in Dunton Green.
| Indicator | Cuxton | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,039 | 3,241 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,931 | £35,408 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 37.3% |
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