Cuxton vs Maidstone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Maidstone wins on house prices with a 10% gap. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cuxton
£409,788
Maidstone
£372,558
Crime Rate
Cuxton
N/A
Maidstone
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuxton
100.0%
Maidstone
96.4%
Avg Download Speed
Cuxton
403.5
Maidstone
372.2
EPC Rating
Cuxton
71.1
Maidstone
72
Median Income
Cuxton
£31,931
Maidstone
£32,367
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Cuxton commands an average of £409,788, compared with £372,558 in Maidstone – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Cuxton is a terraced at £335,000, while in Maidstone it is a flat at £184,674.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Cuxton (£335,000 vs £300,536).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuxton prices grew faster — 34% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Cuxton and Maidstone 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 96.4% in Maidstone. There are 2 schools in Cuxton and 37 in Maidstone.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maidstone School Inspection Breakdown
96.4% of 37 schools (27 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuxton | Maidstone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 37 |
| Primary | 2 | 27 |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 403.5 Mbps in Cuxton and 372.2 Mbps in Maidstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Cuxton and 90.4% in Maidstone. Gigabit availability stands at 75.1% in Cuxton and 66.6% in Maidstone.
Cuxton is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (404 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Maidstone, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.1 (band C) in Cuxton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Cuxton and £1,100 in Maidstone. 64.8% of homes in Cuxton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Maidstone.
Maidstone has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,367 in Maidstone and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 41.9 in Cuxton and 43.1 in Maidstone. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cuxton and 60.8% in Maidstone. Owner-occupancy is 65.6% in Cuxton versus 67.4% in Maidstone. Cuxton has a population of 3,039 and Maidstone has 108,814.
| Indicator | Cuxton | Maidstone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,039 | 108,814 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,931 | £32,367 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 29.9% |
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