Town comparison
Borough Green vs Maidstone
Which is better to live in? 9.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Maidstone offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Maidstone
£372,558
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Maidstone
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Maidstone
96.4%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Maidstone
372.2
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Maidstone
72
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Maidstone
£32,367
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Maidstone more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £372,558 versus £437,193 in Borough Green. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Maidstone it is a flat at £184,674.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £300,536).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borough Green prices grew faster — 23% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Maidstone at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Borough Green: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 96.4% in Maidstone.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maidstone School Inspection Breakdown
96.4% of 37 schools (27 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Maidstone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 37 |
| Primary | 2 | 27 |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Maidstone enjoy 372.2 Mbps on average, while Borough Green lags behind at 369.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 90.4% in Maidstone. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 66.6% in Maidstone.
Maidstone is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (372 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Maidstone is band C (score 72), ahead of Borough Green's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,100 in Maidstone. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Maidstone.
Maidstone has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Borough Green has a population of 4,712 while Maidstone has 108,814. Median household income is £33,015 in Borough Green and £32,367 in Maidstone. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 43.1 in Maidstone. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 60.8% in Maidstone.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Maidstone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 108,814 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £32,367 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 29.9% |
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