Borough Green vs Swanley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Swanley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Swanley
£409,875
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Swanley
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Swanley
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Swanley
350.2
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Swanley
69.9
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Swanley
£36,984
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £409,875, Swanley undercuts Borough Green (£437,193) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Swanley it is a flat at £245,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Swanley (£245,658 vs £206,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borough Green prices grew faster — 23% vs -21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Swanley 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 Swanley, which has 6 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swanley School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Swanley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Borough Green averages 369.7 Mbps – ahead of Swanley's 350.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 97.2% in Swanley. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 64.6% in Swanley.
Borough Green is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (370 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Borough Green leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Swanley averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,192 in Swanley. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Swanley.
Borough Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,983.7 in Swanley and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 42.4 in Swanley. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 68.5% in Swanley. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 61.5% in Swanley.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Swanley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 17,209 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £36,983.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 37.5% |
Location
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