Cuxton vs Hadlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cuxton offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cuxton
£409,788
Hadlow
£542,959
Crime Rate
Cuxton
N/A
Hadlow
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuxton
100.0%
Hadlow
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuxton
403.5
Hadlow
256.1
EPC Rating
Cuxton
71.1
Hadlow
69.7
Median Income
Cuxton
£31,931
Hadlow
£35,128
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Cuxton is £409,788, which is 25% less than Hadlow at £542,959. The most affordable entry point in Cuxton is a terraced at £335,000, while in Hadlow it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Hadlow (£872,000 vs £562,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuxton prices grew faster — 34% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Cuxton and Hadlow at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastCuxton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Hadlow. Cuxton has 2 schools in total, while Hadlow has 2.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hadlow School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuxton | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cuxton offers faster average downloads at 403.5 Mbps, compared to 256.1 Mbps in Hadlow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Cuxton and 80.8% in Hadlow. Gigabit availability stands at 75.1% in Cuxton and 44.5% in Hadlow.
Cuxton is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (404 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cuxton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 69.7 (band C) in Hadlow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Cuxton and £1,322 in Hadlow. 64.8% of homes in Cuxton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Hadlow.
Cuxton has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,128 in Hadlow and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 41.9 in Cuxton and 44.3 in Hadlow. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cuxton and 60% in Hadlow. Owner-occupancy is 65.6% in Cuxton versus 68.9% in Hadlow.
| Indicator | Cuxton | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,039 | 3,168 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,931 | £35,128 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 37% |
Location
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