Dunton Green vs Southborough

Property in Southborough commands an average of £468,635, compared with £458,681 in Dunton Green – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Dunton Green is a flat at £276,670, while in Southborough it is a flat at £230,415.

Southborough has a crime rate of 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 269% lower than Dunton Green at 52.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dunton Green 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.

Families may prefer Dunton Green, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Southborough. There are 1 schools in Dunton Green and 2 in Southborough.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 433.2 Mbps in Southborough and 402.9 Mbps in Dunton Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Dunton Green and 97.9% in Southborough. Gigabit availability stands at 77.2% in Dunton Green and 81.7% in Southborough.

→Southborough is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (433 vs 403 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Southborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Dunton Green averages 67.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,474 in Dunton Green and £1,246 in Southborough. 54.9% of homes in Dunton Green 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 54.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,408 in Dunton Green and £34,988 in Southborough. The median age is 45.2 in Dunton Green and 43.8 in Southborough. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Dunton Green versus 67.5% in Southborough. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Dunton Green and 60.8% in Southborough.

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