Borough Green vs Kings Hill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Borough Green is about 20% cheaper on average. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Kings Hill
£546,021
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Kings Hill
12.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Kings Hill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Kings Hill
371.6
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Kings Hill
73.3
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Kings Hill
£32,641
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Borough Green is £437,193, which is 20% less than Kings Hill at £546,021. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Kings Hill it is a flat at £298,893.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Kings Hill (£298,893 vs £206,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borough Green prices grew faster — 23% vs -16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Kings Hill 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 100% in Kings Hill. Borough Green has 2 schools in total, while Kings Hill has 3.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kings Hill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Kings Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kings Hill offers faster average downloads at 371.6 Mbps, compared to 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 92.5% in Kings Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 69.9% in Kings Hill.
Kings Hill is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (372 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kings Hill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.3 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Borough Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,084 in Kings Hill. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.3% in Kings Hill.
Kings Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 70.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,015 in Borough Green and £32,641 in Kings Hill. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 43.4 in Kings Hill. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 61.1% in Kings Hill. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 70% in Kings Hill.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Kings Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 9,963 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £32,641 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 32.5% |
Location
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