Borough Green vs Edenbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Borough Green is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Edenbridge
£616,376
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Edenbridge
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Edenbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Edenbridge
344.9
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Edenbridge
67.8
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Edenbridge
£33,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Edenbridge commands an average of £616,376, compared with £437,193 in Borough Green – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Edenbridge it is a flat at £219,672.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Edenbridge (£900,409 vs £630,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borough Green prices grew faster — 23% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Edenbridge at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Borough Green, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Edenbridge. There are 2 schools in Borough Green and 1 in Edenbridge.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edenbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green and 344.9 Mbps in Edenbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 85.2% in Edenbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 65.2% in Edenbridge.
Borough Green is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (370 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Borough Green leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Edenbridge averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,365 in Edenbridge. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Edenbridge.
Borough Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,085.3 in Edenbridge and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 46.4 in Edenbridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 74.3% in Edenbridge. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 58.1% in Edenbridge.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 7,903 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £33,085.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 74.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 35.8% |
Location
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