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Borough Green vs Chatham

Which is better to live in? 10.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Property in Chatham is about 36% cheaper on average. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Borough Green

£437,193

Chatham

£321,268

Crime Rate

Borough Green

N/A

Chatham

0.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Borough Green

100.0%

Chatham

91.3%

Avg Download Speed

Borough Green

369.7

Chatham

468.9

EPC Rating

Borough Green

70.1

Chatham

72

Median Income

Borough Green

£33,015

Chatham

£32,388

The average house price in Chatham is £321,268, which is 36% less than Borough Green at £437,193. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Chatham it is a flat at £177,530.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 56% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £272,719).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chatham prices grew faster — 44% vs 23%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Chatham at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Borough Green has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.3% in Chatham. Borough Green has 2 schools in total, while Chatham has 27.

Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Chatham School Inspection Breakdown

91.3% of 27 schools (20 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBorough GreenChatham
Total Schools227
Primary220
Secondary07
% Top two bands100%91.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Chatham offers faster average downloads at 468.9 Mbps, compared to 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 98.8% in Chatham. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 91.6% in Chatham.

Chatham is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (469 vs 370 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Chatham 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 £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,073 in Chatham. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.3% in Chatham.

Chatham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,015 in Borough Green and £32,388 in Chatham. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 42.4 in Chatham. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 60.5% in Chatham. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 67.4% in Chatham.

IndicatorBorough GreenChatham
Population4,71276,956
Median Age43.442.4
Median Household Income£33,015£32,388
Employment Rate59.4%60.5%
Owner Occupied67.9%67.4%
Degree-Level Qualified32.2%29.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Borough Green and Chatham?
Borough Green and Chatham are approximately 10.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Borough Green or Chatham?
Chatham is cheaper, with an average house price of £321,268.
Is Borough Green or Chatham safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Borough Green or Chatham?
Borough Green has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Borough Green or Chatham?
Chatham has faster average broadband at 468.9 Mbps.

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