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Borough Green vs Sevenoaks

Which is better to live in? 5.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Borough Green is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 49% lower. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Borough Green

£437,193

Sevenoaks

£857,786

Crime Rate

Borough Green

N/A

Sevenoaks

52.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Borough Green

100.0%

Sevenoaks

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Borough Green

369.7

Sevenoaks

402.9

EPC Rating

Borough Green

70.1

Sevenoaks

67.5

Median Income

Borough Green

£33,015

Sevenoaks

£35,408

Property in Sevenoaks commands an average of £857,786, compared with £437,193 in Borough Green – a difference of 49%. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Sevenoaks it is a flat at £371,504.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Sevenoaks (£1,285,137 vs £630,400).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Sevenoaks prices grew faster — 29% vs 23%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Sevenoaks at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer Borough Green, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Sevenoaks. There are 2 schools in Borough Green and 9 in Sevenoaks.

Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Sevenoaks School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBorough GreenSevenoaks
Total Schools29
Primary27
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 402.9 Mbps in Sevenoaks and 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 96.7% in Sevenoaks. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 77.2% in Sevenoaks.

Sevenoaks is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (403 vs 370 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Borough Green leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Sevenoaks averages 67.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,474 in Sevenoaks. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Sevenoaks.

Borough Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,408 in Sevenoaks and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 45.2 in Sevenoaks. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 71.5% in Sevenoaks. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 58.4% in Sevenoaks.

IndicatorBorough GreenSevenoaks
Population4,71226,722
Median Age43.445.2
Median Household Income£33,015£35,408
Employment Rate59.4%58.4%
Owner Occupied67.9%71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified32.2%37.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Borough Green and Sevenoaks?
Borough Green and Sevenoaks are approximately 5.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Borough Green or Sevenoaks?
Borough Green is cheaper, with an average house price of £437,193.
Is Borough Green or Sevenoaks safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Borough Green or Sevenoaks?
Borough Green has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Borough Green or Sevenoaks?
Sevenoaks has faster average broadband at 402.9 Mbps.

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