Cuxton vs Tonbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Cuxton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cuxton
£409,788
Tonbridge
£510,606
Crime Rate
Cuxton
N/A
Tonbridge
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuxton
100.0%
Tonbridge
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuxton
403.5
Tonbridge
448.4
EPC Rating
Cuxton
71.1
Tonbridge
73.3
Median Income
Cuxton
£31,931
Tonbridge
£32,641
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £409,788, Cuxton undercuts Tonbridge (£510,606) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cuxton is a terraced at £335,000, while in Tonbridge it is a flat at £273,613.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Tonbridge (£791,868 vs £562,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tonbridge prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Cuxton and Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge, which has 14 schools, the figure is 90%.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tonbridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 14 schools (8 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuxton | Tonbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 14 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Tonbridge averages 448.4 Mbps – ahead of Cuxton's 403.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Cuxton and 98.3% in Tonbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 75.1% in Cuxton and 87.4% in Tonbridge.
Tonbridge is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (448 vs 404 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tonbridge, scoring 73.3 on average (band C) compared to 71.1 (band C) in Cuxton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,086 in Cuxton and £1,084 in Tonbridge. 64.8% of homes in Cuxton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.3% in Tonbridge.
Tonbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 70.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,641 in Tonbridge and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 41.9 in Cuxton and 43.4 in Tonbridge. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cuxton and 61.1% in Tonbridge. Owner-occupancy is 65.6% in Cuxton versus 70% in Tonbridge. Cuxton has a population of 3,039 and Tonbridge has 36,136.
| Indicator | Cuxton | Tonbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,039 | 36,136 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,931 | £32,641 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 32.5% |
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