Town comparison
Borough Green vs Grays
Which is better to live in? 13.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Grays offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Grays
£372,903
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Grays
84.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Grays
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Grays
457.1
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Grays
69.8
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Grays
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Grays is £372,903, which is 17% less than Borough Green at £437,193. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Grays it is a flat at £210,246.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £342,877).
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 Grays 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 90.9% in Grays. Borough Green has 2 schools in total, while Grays has 12.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grays School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 12 schools (8 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Grays |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 12 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Grays offers faster average downloads at 457.1 Mbps, compared to 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 96.2% in Grays. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 87.8% in Grays.
Grays is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (457 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Borough Green are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Grays. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,043 in Grays. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Grays.
Grays has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,318 in Grays and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 38.5 in Grays. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 63% in Grays. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 63.3% in Grays.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Grays |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 44,340 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 26.2% |
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