Town comparison
Borough Green vs Sevenoaks
Which is better to live in? 5.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Sevenoaks 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 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.
| Metric | Borough Green | Sevenoaks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Sevenoaks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 26,722 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £35,408 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 37.3% |
Location
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