Town Pop. 4,433

Living in Coxhoe: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coxhoe scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 56/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Coxhoe places 4th of 16 in the DH6 postcode district. Against the wider DH6 district average of 37/100, that is 9 points above. On broadband specifically, Coxhoe sits 43 points above the DH6 district figure of 56/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DH6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
139.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 221 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 100 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 61 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Public order 52 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Other theft 39 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 144 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Durham Service Area 93 crimes
  2. 2 Front Street 27 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 24 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • West Cornforth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Coxhoe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham5.1 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital12.4 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust14 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,015 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 129 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.1%Student4%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.3%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary31.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership66.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Durham · 2026-27
A £1,748
B £2,039
C £2,331
D £2,622
E £3,205
F £3,787
G £4,370
H £5,244
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Durham 5.3 mi
Newton Aycliffe 7.9 mi
Bishop Auckland 8 mi
J61 A1(M) 0.9 mi
J61 A1(M) 1.2 mi
J60 A1(M) 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 30
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £138,500 34
Detached £213,500 10
Semi-detached £125,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£103k £160k £219k £276k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cornforth 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kelloe 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bowburn 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ferryhill 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bishop Middleham 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
High Shincliffe 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Trimdon Grange 31 3.2 mi away ⇄
Croxdale 26 3.3 mi away ⇄
Trimdon 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thornley 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Shadforth 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fishburn 39 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coxhoe a nice place to live?

Coxhoe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coxhoe is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Coxhoe?

Coxhoe has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 617 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coxhoe?

Among the top-rated schools in Coxhoe are West Cornforth Primary School and Coxhoe Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Coxhoe in total.

What are house prices like in Coxhoe?

The current median house price in Coxhoe is £138,500, around 51% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £213,500, semi-detached £125,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Coxhoe in context

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Postcode districts in Coxhoe

DH6 37 ⇄

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