Borough Green vs Paddock Wood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Borough Green offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Paddock Wood
£529,564
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Paddock Wood
0.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Paddock Wood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Paddock Wood
328.1
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Paddock Wood
71.2
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Paddock Wood
£34,114
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Borough Green more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £437,193 versus £529,564 in Paddock Wood. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Paddock Wood it is a flat at £220,772.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £346,392).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paddock Wood prices grew faster — 61% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Paddock Wood 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 100% in Paddock Wood.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Paddock Wood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Paddock Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Borough Green enjoy 369.7 Mbps on average, while Paddock Wood lags behind at 328.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 89.1% in Paddock Wood. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 60.5% in Paddock Wood.
Borough Green is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (370 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Paddock Wood is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Borough Green's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,197 in Paddock Wood. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Paddock Wood.
Paddock Wood has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Borough Green has a population of 4,712 while Paddock Wood has 7,270. Median household income is £34,114.3 in Paddock Wood and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 43.6 in Paddock Wood. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 60.8% in Paddock Wood.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Paddock Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 7,270 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £34,114.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 34.5% |
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