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Borough Green vs Coxheath

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Coxheath offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Borough Green

£437,193

Coxheath

£375,973

Crime Rate

Borough Green

N/A

Coxheath

0.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Borough Green

100.0%

Coxheath

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Borough Green

369.7

Coxheath

271.8

EPC Rating

Borough Green

70.1

Coxheath

71.2

Median Income

Borough Green

£33,015

Coxheath

£32,405

Buyers will find Coxheath more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £375,973 versus £437,193 in Borough Green. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Coxheath it is a flat at £162,400.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 42% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £299,700).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Coxheath prices grew faster — 35% vs 23%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality favours Borough Green: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Coxheath.

Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown

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

Coxheath School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBorough GreenCoxheath
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Borough Green enjoy 369.7 Mbps on average, while Coxheath lags behind at 271.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 86.2% in Coxheath. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 47% in Coxheath.

Borough Green is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (370 vs 272 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Coxheath is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Borough Green's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,133 in Coxheath. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.4% in Coxheath.

Coxheath has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Borough Green has a population of 4,712 while Coxheath has 5,275. Median household income is £33,015 in Borough Green and £32,405 in Coxheath. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 43.2 in Coxheath. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 60.2% in Coxheath.

IndicatorBorough GreenCoxheath
Population4,7125,275
Median Age43.443.2
Median Household Income£33,015£32,405
Employment Rate59.4%60.2%
Owner Occupied67.9%66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified32.2%30%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Borough Green and Coxheath?
Borough Green and Coxheath are approximately 8.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Borough Green or Coxheath?
Coxheath is cheaper, with an average house price of £375,973.
Is Borough Green or Coxheath safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Borough Green or Coxheath?
Borough Green has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Borough Green or Coxheath?
Borough Green has faster average broadband at 369.7 Mbps.

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