Greenhill vs Minster (Swale)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Greenhill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Greenhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greenhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Greenhill
£298,078
Minster (Swale)
£314,244
Crime Rate
Greenhill
80.0
Minster (Swale)
86.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Greenhill
100.0%
Minster (Swale)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Greenhill
426.4
Minster (Swale)
370.5
EPC Rating
Greenhill
72
Minster (Swale)
72
Median Income
Greenhill
£29,518
Minster (Swale)
£31,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Minster (swale) commands an average of £314,244, compared with £298,078 in Greenhill – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Greenhill is a flat at £146,000, while in Minster (swale) it is a flat at £164,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Minster (swale) (£437,575 vs £375,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Minster (swale) prices grew faster — 26% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastGreenhill has a crime rate of 80 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Minster (swale) at 86.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Greenhill is violent-crime, while in Minster (swale) 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 EastFamilies may prefer Greenhill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Minster (swale). There are 2 schools in Greenhill and 4 in Minster (swale).
Greenhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Minster (Swale) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Greenhill | Minster (Swale) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.4 Mbps in Greenhill and 370.5 Mbps in Minster (swale). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Greenhill and 93.8% in Minster (swale). Gigabit availability stands at 82.7% in Greenhill and 66.5% in Minster (swale).
Greenhill is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (426 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Greenhill, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 72 (band C) in Minster (swale). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Greenhill and £1,048 in Minster (swale). 64% of homes in Greenhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Minster (swale).
Minster (swale) has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,675 in Minster (swale) and £29,518 in Greenhill. The median age is 44.3 in Greenhill and 42.6 in Minster (swale). Employment rates stand at 49.8% in Greenhill and 56.7% in Minster (swale). Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Greenhill versus 67% in Minster (swale). Greenhill has a population of 7,037 and Minster (swale) has 16,735.
| Indicator | Greenhill | Minster (Swale) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,037 | 16,735 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,518 | £31,675 |
| Employment Rate | 49.8% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 23.7% |
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