Cuxton vs Iwade
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Iwade is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cuxton
£409,788
Iwade
£362,802
Crime Rate
Cuxton
N/A
Iwade
86.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuxton
100.0%
Iwade
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuxton
403.5
Iwade
238.9
EPC Rating
Cuxton
71.1
Iwade
71.5
Median Income
Cuxton
£31,931
Iwade
£32,066
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £362,802, Iwade undercuts Cuxton (£409,788) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cuxton is a terraced at £335,000, while in Iwade it is a flat at £193,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Cuxton (£562,600 vs £481,074).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Iwade prices grew faster — 37% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Cuxton and Iwade 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 Iwade, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Iwade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuxton | Iwade |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cuxton averages 403.5 Mbps – ahead of Iwade's 238.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Cuxton and 76.3% in Iwade. Gigabit availability stands at 75.1% in Cuxton and 40% in Iwade.
Cuxton is the faster of the two by 69% on average download speed (404 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Iwade, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.1 (band C) in Cuxton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Cuxton and £1,061 in Iwade. 64.8% of homes in Cuxton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Iwade.
Iwade has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,066 in Iwade and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 41.9 in Cuxton and 42.2 in Iwade. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cuxton and 59% in Iwade. Owner-occupancy is 65.6% in Cuxton versus 66.4% in Iwade. Cuxton has a population of 3,039 and Iwade has 4,533.
| Indicator | Cuxton | Iwade |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,039 | 4,533 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,931 | £32,066 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 26.4% |
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