Town comparison
Borough Green vs Southborough
Which is better to live in? 9.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Borough Green wins on house prices with a 7% gap. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Southborough
£468,635
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Southborough
14.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Southborough
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Southborough
433.2
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Southborough
70.8
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Southborough
£34,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £437,193, Borough Green undercuts Southborough (£468,635) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Southborough it is a flat at £230,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £333,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Southborough prices grew faster — 48% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Southborough 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 Southborough, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Southborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Southborough averages 433.2 Mbps – ahead of Borough Green's 369.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 97.9% in Southborough. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 81.7% in Southborough.
Southborough is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (433 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Southborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Borough Green averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,246 in Southborough. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Southborough.
Southborough has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,988 in Southborough and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 43.8 in Southborough. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 67.5% in Southborough. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 60.8% in Southborough.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Southborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 9,360 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £34,988 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 36.8% |
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