Greenhill vs Minster (Thanet)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Minster (thanet) wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Greenhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greenhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Greenhill
£298,078
Minster (Thanet)
£294,819
Crime Rate
Greenhill
80.0
Minster (Thanet)
103.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Greenhill
100.0%
Minster (Thanet)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Greenhill
426.4
Minster (Thanet)
328.2
EPC Rating
Greenhill
72
Minster (Thanet)
71.4
Median Income
Greenhill
£29,518
Minster (Thanet)
£28,101
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Greenhill commands an average of £298,078, compared with £294,819 in Minster (thanet) – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Greenhill is a flat at £146,000, while in Minster (thanet) it is a flat at £169,852.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Minster (thanet) (£292,358 vs £237,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Minster (thanet) prices grew faster — 46% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Greenhill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80 per 1,000 versus 103.6 per 1,000 in Minster (thanet). The most common crime category in Greenhill is violent-crime, while in Minster (thanet) 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 (thanet). There are 2 schools in Greenhill and 1 in Minster (thanet).
Greenhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Minster (Thanet) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Greenhill | Minster (Thanet) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.4 Mbps in Greenhill and 328.2 Mbps in Minster (thanet). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Greenhill and 93% in Minster (thanet). Gigabit availability stands at 82.7% in Greenhill and 60.2% in Minster (thanet).
Greenhill is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (426 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Greenhill, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Minster (thanet). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Greenhill and £1,116 in Minster (thanet). 64% of homes in Greenhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Minster (thanet).
Minster (thanet) 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 Minster (thanet). The median age is 44.3 in Greenhill and 46.1 in Minster (thanet). Employment rates stand at 49.8% in Greenhill and 51.3% in Minster (thanet). Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Greenhill versus 61.4% in Minster (thanet). Greenhill has a population of 7,037 and Minster (thanet) has 4,739.
| Indicator | Greenhill | Minster (Thanet) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,037 | 4,739 |
| 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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