Cuxton vs Gillingham (Medway)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Gillingham (medway) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cuxton
£409,788
Gillingham (Medway)
£326,475
Crime Rate
Cuxton
N/A
Gillingham (Medway)
0.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuxton
100.0%
Gillingham (Medway)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Cuxton
403.5
Gillingham (Medway)
479.7
EPC Rating
Cuxton
71.1
Gillingham (Medway)
71.3
Median Income
Cuxton
£31,931
Gillingham (Medway)
£31,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £326,475, Gillingham (medway) undercuts Cuxton (£409,788) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cuxton is a terraced at £335,000, while in Gillingham (medway) it is a flat at £155,412.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Cuxton (£335,000 vs £270,467).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuxton prices grew faster — 34% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Cuxton and Gillingham (medway) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 2 schools in Cuxton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gillingham (medway), which has 33 schools, the figure is 96.3%.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gillingham (Medway) School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (25 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuxton | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 33 |
| Primary | 2 | 25 |
| Secondary | 0 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gillingham (medway) averages 479.7 Mbps – ahead of Cuxton's 403.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Cuxton and 98.1% in Gillingham (medway). Gigabit availability stands at 75.1% in Cuxton and 95.3% in Gillingham (medway).
Gillingham (medway) is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (480 vs 404 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gillingham (medway) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Cuxton averages 71.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Cuxton and £1,042 in Gillingham (medway). 64.8% of homes in Cuxton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Gillingham (medway).
Gillingham (medway) has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,931 in Cuxton and £31,915.5 in Gillingham (medway). The median age is 41.9 in Cuxton and 41.7 in Gillingham (medway). Owner-occupancy is 65.6% in Cuxton versus 65.8% in Gillingham (medway). Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cuxton and 58.1% in Gillingham (medway).
| Indicator | Cuxton | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,039 | 108,485 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,931 | £31,915.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 24.6% |
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