Town comparison
Borough Green vs West Kingsdown
Which is better to live in? 4.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Borough Green offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. For families, Borough Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
West Kingsdown
£542,945
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
West Kingsdown
52.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
West Kingsdown
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
West Kingsdown
369.7
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
West Kingsdown
70.1
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
West Kingsdown
£33,015
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Borough Green more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £437,193 versus £542,945 in West Kingsdown. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in West Kingsdown it is a flat at £325,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in West Kingsdown (£325,000 vs £206,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, West Kingsdown prices grew faster — 44% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and West Kingsdown at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Borough Green: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in West Kingsdown.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
West Kingsdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borough Green | West Kingsdown |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Borough Green enjoy 369.7 Mbps on average, while West Kingsdown lags behind at 369.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 87.1% in West Kingsdown. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 70.6% in West Kingsdown.
Borough Green is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (370 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Borough Green is band C (score 70.1), ahead of West Kingsdown's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,232 in West Kingsdown. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in West Kingsdown.
Borough Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Borough Green has a population of 4,712 while West Kingsdown has 4,306. Median household income is £33,015 in Borough Green and £33,015 in West Kingsdown. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 43.4 in West Kingsdown. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 59.4% in West Kingsdown.
| Indicator | Borough Green | West Kingsdown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 4,306 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £33,015 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 59.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 32.2% |
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