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Borough Green vs Hadlow

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Borough Green is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Borough Green

£437,193

Hadlow

£542,959

Crime Rate

Borough Green

N/A

Hadlow

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Borough Green

100.0%

Hadlow

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Borough Green

369.7

Hadlow

256.1

EPC Rating

Borough Green

70.1

Hadlow

69.7

Median Income

Borough Green

£33,015

Hadlow

£35,128

Property in Hadlow commands an average of £542,959, compared with £437,193 in Borough Green – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Hadlow it is a flat at £220,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Hadlow (£872,000 vs £630,400).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hadlow prices grew faster — 27% vs 23%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Hadlow at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer Borough Green, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Hadlow. There are 2 schools in Borough Green and 2 in Hadlow.

Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Hadlow School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBorough GreenHadlow
Total Schools22
Primary21
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green and 256.1 Mbps in Hadlow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 80.8% in Hadlow. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 44.5% in Hadlow.

Borough Green is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (370 vs 256 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Borough Green, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band C) in Hadlow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,322 in Hadlow. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Hadlow.

Borough Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,128 in Hadlow and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 44.3 in Hadlow. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 60% in Hadlow. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 68.9% in Hadlow. Borough Green has a population of 4,712 and Hadlow has 3,168.

IndicatorBorough GreenHadlow
Population4,7123,168
Median Age43.444.3
Median Household Income£33,015£35,128
Employment Rate59.4%60%
Owner Occupied67.9%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified32.2%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Borough Green and Hadlow?
Borough Green and Hadlow are approximately 4.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Borough Green or Hadlow?
Borough Green is cheaper, with an average house price of £437,193.
Is Borough Green or Hadlow safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Borough Green or Hadlow?
Borough Green has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Borough Green or Hadlow?
Borough Green has faster average broadband at 369.7 Mbps.

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