Borough Green vs Tonbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Borough Green is about 14% cheaper on average. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Tonbridge
£510,606
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Tonbridge
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Tonbridge
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Tonbridge
448.4
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Tonbridge
73.3
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Tonbridge
£32,641
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Borough Green is £437,193, which is 14% less than Tonbridge at £510,606. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Tonbridge it is a flat at £273,613.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Tonbridge (£273,613 vs £206,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tonbridge prices grew faster — 39% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Tonbridge at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBorough Green has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90% in Tonbridge. Borough Green has 2 schools in total, while Tonbridge has 14.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tonbridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 14 schools (8 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | Tonbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 14 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Tonbridge offers faster average downloads at 448.4 Mbps, compared to 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 98.3% in Tonbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 87.4% in Tonbridge.
Tonbridge is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (448 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tonbridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.3 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Borough Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,084 in Tonbridge. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.3% in Tonbridge.
Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 43.4 in Tonbridge. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 61.1% in Tonbridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 70% in Tonbridge.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Tonbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 36,136 |
| 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% |
Location
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