Borough Green vs Meopham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Borough Green is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Meopham
£606,701
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Meopham
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Meopham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Meopham
297.6
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Meopham
70.9
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Meopham
£33,519
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £437,193, Borough Green undercuts Meopham (£606,701) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Meopham it is a flat at £227,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Meopham (£711,270 vs £630,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Meopham prices grew faster — 27% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Meopham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 2 schools in Borough Green, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Meopham, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Meopham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Borough Green averages 369.7 Mbps – ahead of Meopham's 297.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 89.3% in Meopham. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 50.9% in Meopham.
Borough Green is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (370 vs 298 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Meopham, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Borough Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,158 in Meopham. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Meopham.
Meopham has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,518.5 in Meopham and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 42.3 in Meopham. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 60.8% in Meopham. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 67.3% in Meopham. Borough Green has a population of 4,712 and Meopham has 4,349.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 4,349 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £33,518.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 32.2% |
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