The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Borough Green wins on house prices with a 40% gap. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Otford and Kemsing
£731,104
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Otford and Kemsing
52.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Otford and Kemsing
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Otford and Kemsing
324.5
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Otford and Kemsing
68.1
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Otford and Kemsing
£37,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Otford And Kemsing commands an average of £731,104, compared with £437,193 in Borough Green – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Otford And Kemsing it is a terraced at £434,257.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Otford And Kemsing (£996,984 vs £630,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Otford And Kemsing prices grew faster — 28% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Otford And Kemsing 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 Otford And Kemsing. There are 2 schools in Borough Green and 2 in Otford And Kemsing.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Otford and Kemsing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Otford and Kemsing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green and 324.5 Mbps in Otford And Kemsing. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 90% in Otford And Kemsing. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 59.6% in Otford And Kemsing.
Borough Green is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (370 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Borough Green leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Otford And Kemsing averages 68.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,319 in Otford And Kemsing. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Otford And Kemsing.
Borough Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,961 in Otford And Kemsing and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 44.1 in Otford And Kemsing. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 70% in Otford And Kemsing. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 59.8% in Otford And Kemsing.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Otford and Kemsing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 7,332 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £37,961 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 40% |
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