The verdict
Property in Borough Green is about 35% cheaper on average. For families, Bearsted edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearsted
£588,043
Borough Green
£437,193
Crime Rate
Bearsted
0.1
Borough Green
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearsted
100.0%
Borough Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bearsted
372.2
Borough Green
369.7
EPC Rating
Bearsted
72
Borough Green
70.1
Median Income
Bearsted
£32,367
Borough Green
£33,015
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Borough Green is £437,193, which is 35% less than Bearsted at £588,043. The most affordable entry point in Bearsted is a flat at £295,600, while in Borough Green it is a flat at £206,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Bearsted (£295,600 vs £206,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearsted prices grew faster — 52% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bearsted and Borough Green at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBearsted has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Borough Green. Bearsted has 3 schools in total, while Borough Green has 2.
Bearsted School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bearsted | Borough Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bearsted offers faster average downloads at 372.2 Mbps, compared to 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Bearsted and 87.1% in Borough Green. Gigabit availability stands at 66.6% in Bearsted and 70.6% in Borough Green.
Bearsted is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (372 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bearsted are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Borough Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,100 in Bearsted and £1,232 in Borough Green. 66.5% of homes in Bearsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Borough Green.
Bearsted has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,015 in Borough Green and £32,367 in Bearsted. The median age is 43.1 in Bearsted and 43.4 in Borough Green. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Bearsted and 59.4% in Borough Green. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Bearsted versus 67.9% in Borough Green.
| Indicator | Bearsted | Borough Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,349 | 4,712 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,367 | £33,015 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 59.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 32.2% |
Location
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