Borough Green vs Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Borough Green offers lower property prices by roughly 78%. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
£1,946,543
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
84.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
452.6
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
69.8
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Borough Green more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £437,193 versus £1,946,543 in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames it is a flat at £190,096.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £329,360).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 8 years, Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames prices grew faster — 608% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames 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 100% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames enjoy 452.6 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 96.4% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 88.5% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames.
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (453 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Borough Green is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,043 in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames.
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Borough Green has a population of 4,712 while Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames has 29,470. Median household income is £35,318 in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 38.5 in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 63% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 29,470 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 26.2% |
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