Borough Green vs Coxheath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Coxheath 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 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.
| Metric | Borough Green | Coxheath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Coxheath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 5,275 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £32,405 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 30% |
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