Greenhill vs Herne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Greenhill is about 16% cheaper on average. Greenhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greenhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Greenhill
£298,078
Herne
£355,546
Crime Rate
Greenhill
80.0
Herne
80.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Greenhill
100.0%
Herne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Greenhill
426.4
Herne
426.4
EPC Rating
Greenhill
72
Herne
72
Median Income
Greenhill
£29,518
Herne
£29,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Greenhill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £298,078 versus £355,546 in Herne. The most affordable entry point in Greenhill is a flat at £146,000, while in Herne it is a flat at £164,413.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Herne (£302,038 vs £237,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Greenhill prices grew faster — 19% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Greenhill (80 per 1,000) compared to Herne (80 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Greenhill is violent-crime, while in Herne 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 Greenhill: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Herne.
Greenhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Herne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Greenhill | Herne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Greenhill enjoy 426.4 Mbps on average, while Herne lags behind at 426.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Greenhill and 97.1% in Herne. Gigabit availability stands at 82.7% in Greenhill and 82.7% in Herne.
Greenhill is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (426 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Greenhill is band C (score 72), ahead of Herne's band C (score 72). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Greenhill and £1,097 in Herne. 64% of homes in Greenhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Herne.
Greenhill has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Greenhill has a population of 7,037 while Herne has 7,235. Median household income is £29,518 in Greenhill and £29,518 in Herne. The median age is 44.3 in Greenhill and 44.3 in Herne. Employment rates stand at 49.8% in Greenhill and 49.8% in Herne.
| Indicator | Greenhill | Herne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,037 | 7,235 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,518 | £29,518 |
| Employment Rate | 49.8% | 49.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 33.1% |
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