Town comparison
Borough Green vs Chatham
Which is better to live in? 10.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Chatham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBorough 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.
| Metric | Borough Green | Chatham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Primary | 2 | 20 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Chatham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 76,956 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £32,388 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 29.3% |
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