Borough Green vs Staplehurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Staplehurst wins on house prices with a 22% gap. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Staplehurst
£357,867
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Staplehurst
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Staplehurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Staplehurst
328.1
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Staplehurst
71.2
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Staplehurst
£34,114
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £357,867, Staplehurst undercuts Borough Green (£437,193) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Staplehurst it is a terraced at £277,559.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 53% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £277,559).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borough Green prices grew faster — 23% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Staplehurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Staplehurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Borough Green averages 369.7 Mbps – ahead of Staplehurst's 328.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 89.1% in Staplehurst. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 60.5% in Staplehurst.
Borough Green is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (370 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Staplehurst leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Borough Green averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,197 in Staplehurst. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Staplehurst.
Staplehurst has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,114.3 in Staplehurst and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 43.6 in Staplehurst. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 67.5% in Staplehurst. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 60.8% in Staplehurst.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Staplehurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 6,181 |
| 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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