Town comparison
Borough Green vs Snodland
Which is better to live in? 6.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Snodland wins on house prices with a 35% gap. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Snodland
£324,088
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Snodland
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Snodland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Snodland
423
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Snodland
73.3
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Snodland
£32,641
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £324,088, Snodland undercuts Borough Green (£437,193) by around 35% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Snodland it is a flat at £207,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £303,975).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Snodland prices grew faster — 28% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Snodland 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 Snodland, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Snodland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Snodland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Snodland averages 423.0 Mbps – ahead of Borough Green's 369.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 97.3% in Snodland. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 77.1% in Snodland.
Snodland is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (423 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Snodland, scoring 73.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Borough Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,084 in Snodland. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.3% in Snodland.
Snodland has more energy-efficient housing — 70.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,015 in Borough Green and £32,641 in Snodland. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 43.4 in Snodland. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 61.1% in Snodland. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 70% in Snodland. Borough Green has a population of 4,712 and Snodland has 11,820.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Snodland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 11,820 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £32,641 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 32.5% |
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