Borough Green vs Tilbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tilbury wins on house prices with a 39% gap. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Tilbury
£313,948
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Tilbury
84.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Tilbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Tilbury
391.1
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Tilbury
69.8
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Tilbury
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Borough Green commands an average of £437,193, compared with £313,948 in Tilbury – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Tilbury it is a flat at £191,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Borough Green (£424,643 vs £312,594).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tilbury prices grew faster — 26% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Tilbury 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 Tilbury. There are 2 schools in Borough Green and 3 in Tilbury.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tilbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 391.1 Mbps in Tilbury and 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 89.8% in Tilbury. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 75.4% in Tilbury.
Tilbury is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (391 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Borough Green, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Tilbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,043 in Tilbury. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Tilbury.
Tilbury has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,318 in Tilbury and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 38.5 in Tilbury. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 63% in Tilbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 63.3% in Tilbury. Borough Green has a population of 4,712 and Tilbury has 14,187.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 14,187 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 26.2% |
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