Broadstairs vs Greenhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Greenhill is about 39% cheaper on average. Greenhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broadstairs edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broadstairs
£414,686
Greenhill
£298,078
Crime Rate
Broadstairs
103.8
Greenhill
80.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broadstairs
100.0%
Greenhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broadstairs
418
Greenhill
426.4
EPC Rating
Broadstairs
71.4
Greenhill
72
Median Income
Broadstairs
£28,101
Greenhill
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Greenhill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £298,078 versus £414,686 in Broadstairs. The most affordable entry point in Broadstairs is a flat at £242,179, while in Greenhill it is a flat at £146,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Broadstairs (£242,179 vs £146,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broadstairs prices grew faster — 37% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Greenhill (80 per 1,000) compared to Broadstairs (103.8 per 1,000), a 30% difference. The most common crime category in Broadstairs is violent-crime, while in Greenhill it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Broadstairs: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Greenhill.
Broadstairs School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Greenhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broadstairs | Greenhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Greenhill enjoy 426.4 Mbps on average, while Broadstairs lags behind at 418.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Broadstairs and 97.1% in Greenhill. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Broadstairs and 82.7% in Greenhill.
Greenhill is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (426 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Greenhill is band C (score 72), ahead of Broadstairs's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Broadstairs and £1,097 in Greenhill. 64.6% of homes in Broadstairs have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Greenhill.
Broadstairs has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broadstairs has a population of 25,780 while Greenhill has 7,037. Median household income is £29,518 in Greenhill and £28,101 in Broadstairs. The median age is 46.1 in Broadstairs and 44.3 in Greenhill. Employment rates stand at 51.3% in Broadstairs and 49.8% in Greenhill.
| Indicator | Broadstairs | Greenhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,780 | 7,037 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,101 | £29,518 |
| Employment Rate | 51.3% | 49.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.4% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.3% | 33.1% |
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