Borough Green vs Joyden's Wood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Joyden's Wood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Joyden's Wood
£409,875
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Joyden's Wood
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Joyden's Wood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Joyden's Wood
444.4
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Joyden's Wood
71.4
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Joyden's Wood
£36,754
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Borough Green commands an average of £437,193, compared with £409,875 in Joyden's Wood – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Joyden's Wood it is a flat at £245,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Joyden's Wood (£245,658 vs £206,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borough Green prices grew faster — 23% vs -21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Joyden's Wood 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 Joyden's Wood. There are 2 schools in Borough Green and 2 in Joyden's Wood.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Joyden's Wood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Joyden's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 444.4 Mbps in Joyden's Wood and 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 98.6% in Joyden's Wood. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 87% in Joyden's Wood.
Joyden's Wood is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (444 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Joyden's Wood, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Borough Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £994 in Joyden's Wood. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.9% in Joyden's Wood.
Joyden's Wood has more energy-efficient housing — 64.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,753.5 in Joyden's Wood and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 40.4 in Joyden's Wood. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 62.6% in Joyden's Wood. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 67.1% in Joyden's Wood. Borough Green has a population of 4,712 and Joyden's Wood has 4,912.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Joyden's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 4,912 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 40.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £36,753.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 32% |
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