Crowborough vs Southborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Southborough is about 6% cheaper on average. Southborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowborough
£494,422
Southborough
£468,635
Crime Rate
Crowborough
41.2
Southborough
14.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowborough
100.0%
Southborough
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowborough
462.6
Southborough
433.2
EPC Rating
Crowborough
70.4
Southborough
70.8
Median Income
Crowborough
£31,002
Southborough
£34,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Southborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £468,635 versus £494,422 in Crowborough. The most affordable entry point in Crowborough is a flat at £213,163, while in Southborough it is a flat at £230,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Southborough (£777,430 vs £633,698).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Southborough prices grew faster — 48% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 14.3 offences per 1,000 people, Southborough is the safer of the two – 188% lower than Crowborough's 41.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowborough is violent-crime, while in Southborough 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 Crowborough: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Southborough.
Crowborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowborough | Southborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crowborough enjoy 462.6 Mbps on average, while Southborough lags behind at 433.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Crowborough and 97.9% in Southborough. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Crowborough and 81.7% in Southborough.
Crowborough is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (463 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Southborough is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Crowborough's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Crowborough and £1,246 in Southborough. 60.2% of homes in Crowborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Southborough.
Southborough has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crowborough has a population of 21,990 while Southborough has 9,360. Median household income is £34,988 in Southborough and £31,002 in Crowborough. The median age is 48.9 in Crowborough and 43.8 in Southborough. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crowborough and 60.8% in Southborough.
| Indicator | Crowborough | Southborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,990 | 9,360 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £34,988 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 36.8% |
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