Borough Green vs Gillingham (Medway)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gillingham (medway) is about 34% cheaper on average. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Gillingham (Medway)
£326,475
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Gillingham (Medway)
0.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Gillingham (Medway)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Gillingham (Medway)
479.7
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Gillingham (Medway)
71.3
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Gillingham (Medway)
£31,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Gillingham (medway) is £326,475, which is 34% less than Borough Green at £437,193. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Gillingham (medway) it is a flat at £155,412.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 57% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £270,467).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gillingham (medway) prices grew faster — 33% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Gillingham (medway) 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 96.3% in Gillingham (medway). Borough Green has 2 schools in total, while Gillingham (medway) has 33.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gillingham (Medway) School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (25 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 33 |
| Primary | 2 | 25 |
| Secondary | 0 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gillingham (medway) offers faster average downloads at 479.7 Mbps, compared to 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 98.1% in Gillingham (medway). Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 95.3% in Gillingham (medway).
Gillingham (medway) is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (480 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gillingham (medway) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Borough Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,042 in Gillingham (medway). 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Gillingham (medway).
Gillingham (medway) has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,015 in Borough Green and £31,915.5 in Gillingham (medway). The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 41.7 in Gillingham (medway). Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 58.1% in Gillingham (medway). Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 65.8% in Gillingham (medway).
| Indicator | Borough Green | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 108,485 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £31,915.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 24.6% |
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