Cuxton vs Sheerness
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Sheerness is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 48% lower. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cuxton
£409,788
Sheerness
£277,461
Crime Rate
Cuxton
N/A
Sheerness
86.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuxton
100.0%
Sheerness
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuxton
403.5
Sheerness
370.5
EPC Rating
Cuxton
71.1
Sheerness
72
Median Income
Cuxton
£31,931
Sheerness
£31,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £277,461, Sheerness undercuts Cuxton (£409,788) by around 48% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cuxton is a terraced at £335,000, while in Sheerness it is a flat at £140,954.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Cuxton (£562,600 vs £366,690).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sheerness prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Cuxton and Sheerness 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 Sheerness, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sheerness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuxton | Sheerness |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cuxton averages 403.5 Mbps – ahead of Sheerness's 370.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Cuxton and 93.8% in Sheerness. Gigabit availability stands at 75.1% in Cuxton and 66.5% in Sheerness.
Cuxton is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (404 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Sheerness, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.1 (band C) in Cuxton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Cuxton and £1,048 in Sheerness. 64.8% of homes in Cuxton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Sheerness.
Sheerness has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,931 in Cuxton and £31,675 in Sheerness. The median age is 41.9 in Cuxton and 42.6 in Sheerness. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cuxton and 56.7% in Sheerness. Owner-occupancy is 65.6% in Cuxton versus 67% in Sheerness. Cuxton has a population of 3,039 and Sheerness has 13,253.
| Indicator | Cuxton | Sheerness |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,039 | 13,253 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,931 | £31,675 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 23.7% |
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