Borough Green vs Dartford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dartford offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Dartford
£412,083
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Dartford
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Dartford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Dartford
394.1
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Dartford
71.4
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Dartford
£36,754
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Dartford is £412,083, which is 6% less than Borough Green at £437,193. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Dartford it is a flat at £228,132.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £372,148).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dartford prices grew faster — 29% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Dartford 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 100% in Dartford. Borough Green has 2 schools in total, while Dartford has 25.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dartford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 25 schools (16 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Dartford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 25 |
| Primary | 2 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dartford offers faster average downloads at 394.1 Mbps, compared to 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 96.4% in Dartford. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 75.3% in Dartford.
Dartford is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (394 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dartford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Borough Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £994 in Dartford. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.9% in Dartford.
Dartford has more energy-efficient housing — 64.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,753.5 in Dartford and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 40.4 in Dartford. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 62.6% in Dartford. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 67.1% in Dartford.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Dartford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 68,650 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 40.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £36,753.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 32% |
Location
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