Town Pop. 321,434

Living in Bromley: Liveability Score 70/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bromley is 70/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 82/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 48/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 20 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Schools (80) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: BR1 postcode district.

70
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 8,165 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6,158 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Vehicle crime 3,602 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Shoplifting 2,428 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 2,323 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 8,323 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 1,667 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 1,341 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 610 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 12.5 · PM2.5 8 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
64
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 173
Sports Pitches Ample 281
Allotments Ample 47
Golf Courses Ample 20
Tennis Courts Ample 226
Bowling Greens Ample 21
Playgrounds Ample 99

Services

Schools
80
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 166 in area
32Outstanding108Good2Requires Improvement24Ungraded
  • Beckmead Park AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Bonus Pastor Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Burnt Ash Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Crofton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Crofton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Downderry Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Fairchildes Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Harris Academy BeckenhamSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Harris Aspire AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
82
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospitalin area
University Hospital Lewisham1.9 mi
Croydon University Hospital2 mi
Hospital waitsGuy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.4%
17 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,521 patients per GP
28dentists21pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
71
Full fibre (FTTP)58.9%
available across Bromley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6,547 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed3.5%Retired20.6%Student4.6%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership67.4%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Bromley · 2026-27
A £1,427
B £1,664
C £1,902
D £2,140
E £2,616
F £3,091
G £3,567
H £4,280
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
79
Bickley 1.1 mi
Bromley South 1.3 mi
Hayes 1.3 mi
J4 M25 5.6 mi
J4 M25 6 mi
J1 M20 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
76
Pubs & Bars Ample 120
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 416
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 194
Retail Shopping Ample 1216
Takeaways Ample 187
Fitness Ample 335

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £525,000 1,976
Detached £841,250 294
Semi-detached £620,000 574
Terraced £518,750 516
Flat / Maisonette £335,000 592
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£317k £523k £735k £942k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Lewisham 71 5.0 mi away ⇄
Well Hill 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Crockenhill 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Croydon 68 5.7 mi away ⇄
Halstead (Sevenoaks) 39 5.8 mi away ⇄
Badgers Mount 39 5.8 mi away ⇄
Knockholt Pound 40 5.9 mi away ⇄
Swanley 53 6.0 mi away ⇄
Knockholt 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Tatsfield 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Greenwich 71 6.1 mi away ⇄
Joyden's Wood 58 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bromley a nice place to live?

Yes, Bromley is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Bromley is 70/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bromley?

Bromley has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 30,999 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bromley?

Among the top-rated schools in Bromley are Beckmead Park Academy, Bonus Pastor Catholic College and Burnt Ash Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 166 rated schools in Bromley in total.

What are house prices like in Bromley?

The current median house price in Bromley is £525,000, around 84% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £841,250, semi-detached £620,000, terraced £518,750, flat £335,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 1,976 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bromley in context

See where Bromley ranks among the best places to live in Greater London

Postcode districts in Bromley

BR1 70 ⇄
BR2 71 ⇄
BR3 75 ⇄
BR4 76 ⇄
BR5 65 ⇄
BR6 69 ⇄
BR7 66 ⇄
CR0 66 ⇄
CR6 53 ⇄
DA14 66 ⇄
SE12 72 ⇄
SE19 73 ⇄
SE20 70 ⇄
SE26 70 ⇄
SE9 71 ⇄
TN14 48 ⇄
TN16 48 ⇄

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