Borough Green vs Hadlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Hadlow 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 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.
| Metric | Borough Green | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 3,168 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £35,128 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 37% |
Location
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