Borough Green vs Bromley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Borough Green is about 25% cheaper on average. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Bromley
£581,585
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Bromley
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Bromley
98.8%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Bromley
429.4
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Bromley
70
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Bromley
£38,719
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Borough Green more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £437,193 versus £581,585 in Bromley. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Bromley it is a flat at £354,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Bromley (£354,787 vs £206,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borough Green prices grew faster — 23% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Bromley at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Borough Green: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 98.8% in Bromley.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Bromley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 93 |
| Primary | 2 | 74 |
| Secondary | 0 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 98.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bromley enjoy 429.4 Mbps on average, while Borough Green lags behind at 369.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 98.5% in Bromley. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 81.5% in Bromley.
Bromley is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (429 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Borough Green is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Bromley's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,003 in Bromley. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Bromley.
Bromley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Borough Green has a population of 4,712 while Bromley has 324,712. Median household income is £38,719.3 in Bromley and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 39.9 in Bromley. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 62.1% in Bromley.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Bromley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 324,712 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £38,719.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 44.5% |
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