Borough Green vs Westerham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Borough Green is about 31% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Borough Green
£437,193
Westerham
£632,891
Crime Rate
Borough Green
N/A
Westerham
52.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borough Green
100.0%
Westerham
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Borough Green
369.7
Westerham
370.7
EPC Rating
Borough Green
70.1
Westerham
67.2
Median Income
Borough Green
£33,015
Westerham
£36,256
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Borough Green is £437,193, which is 31% less than Westerham at £632,891. The most affordable entry point in Borough Green is a flat at £206,200, while in Westerham it is a flat at £302,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Westerham (£302,262 vs £206,200).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Westerham prices grew faster — 49% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Borough Green and Westerham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Borough Green and Westerham. Borough Green has 2 schools and Westerham has 1 schools.
Borough Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Westerham School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Borough Green | Westerham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Westerham offers faster average downloads at 370.7 Mbps, compared to 369.7 Mbps in Borough Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Borough Green and 92.4% in Westerham. Gigabit availability stands at 70.6% in Borough Green and 70.3% in Westerham.
Westerham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (371 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Borough Green are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 67.2 (band C) in Westerham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,232 in Borough Green and £1,320 in Westerham. 61.4% of homes in Borough Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.1% in Westerham.
Borough Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,256 in Westerham and £33,015 in Borough Green. The median age is 43.4 in Borough Green and 44.4 in Westerham. Employment rates stand at 59.4% in Borough Green and 59.9% in Westerham. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Borough Green versus 71.5% in Westerham.
| Indicator | Borough Green | Westerham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,712 | 3,390 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,015 | £36,256 |
| Employment Rate | 59.4% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 39.2% |
Location
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