Greenhill vs Margate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Margate is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Greenhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greenhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Greenhill
£298,078
Margate
£294,819
Crime Rate
Greenhill
80.0
Margate
103.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Greenhill
100.0%
Margate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Greenhill
426.4
Margate
387.3
EPC Rating
Greenhill
72
Margate
71.4
Median Income
Greenhill
£29,518
Margate
£28,101
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £294,819, Margate undercuts Greenhill (£298,078) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Greenhill is a flat at £146,000, while in Margate it is a flat at £169,852.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Margate (£292,358 vs £237,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Margate prices grew faster — 46% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastGreenhill has a crime rate of 80 per 1,000 residents, which is 30% lower than Margate at 103.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Greenhill is violent-crime, while in Margate 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Greenhill, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Margate, which has 14 schools, the figure is 100%.
Greenhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Margate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Greenhill | Margate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 14 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Greenhill averages 426.4 Mbps – ahead of Margate's 387.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Greenhill and 97.8% in Margate. Gigabit availability stands at 82.7% in Greenhill and 73.2% in Margate.
Greenhill is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (426 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Greenhill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Margate averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Greenhill and £1,116 in Margate. 64% of homes in Greenhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Margate.
Margate has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,518 in Greenhill and £28,101 in Margate. The median age is 44.3 in Greenhill and 46.1 in Margate. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Greenhill versus 61.4% in Margate. Employment rates stand at 49.8% in Greenhill and 51.3% in Margate.
| Indicator | Greenhill | Margate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,037 | 63,315 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,518 | £28,101 |
| Employment Rate | 49.8% | 51.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 26.3% |
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