About Bromley Common

Bromley Common is a town in Bromley, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Southborough and Hayes.

School Ratings in Bromley Common

Families in Bromley Common have access to 270 local schools. Highfield Infants' School, Harris Primary Academy Shortlands and Hayes School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bromley Common

Homes sell for an average of £569K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £342K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bromley Common

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bromley Common, with 119 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bromley Common

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bromley Common among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bromley Common

Bromley Common benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,880 sales

Average Price £569K
£100 — £24.19M
Detached £986K 999
Semi £622K 1,898
Terraced £498K 1,532
Flat £342K 2,243

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

150 Primary
39 Secondary
81 Other
London South East Colleges 16 plus Good 0.2 miles Raglan Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Good 0.5 miles The Ravensbourne School Secondary Good 0.6 miles Bishop Justus CofE School Secondary 0.7 miles TLC The Learning Centre Good 0.8 miles Trinity Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Hayes Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Bickley Park School 0.9 miles La Fontaine Academy Primary Outstanding 0.9 miles Bickley Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Primary Outstanding 1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bromley Common IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bromley Common experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
5/10
13,473 Children (0-15) 20%
42,567 Working Age 62%
15,879 Older (60+) 23%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 14.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bromley Common 552 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Bromley Common are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

124 Violence & Sexual Offences
119 Anti-Social Behaviour
72 Vehicle Crime
39 Other Theft
37 Criminal Damage & Arson
36 Shoplifting
31 Public Order
29 Drugs
22 Theft from Person
20 Burglary
11 Robbery
8 Other Crime
4 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan Bromley Common and Holwood Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bickley Train Station 0.9 miles
Hayes (Kent) Train Station 1.3 miles
Bromley North Train Station 1.5 miles
Chislehurst Train Station 1.6 miles
Shortlands Train Station 1.8 miles
Petts Wood Train Station 1.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Southborough 0.6 miles Hayes 0.9 miles Widmore 1.2 miles Shortlands 1.4 miles Bickley 1.4 miles Keston Mark 1.4 miles Bromley 1.4 miles Bromley Park 1.8 miles Locksbottom 1.8 miles Petts Wood 1.9 miles Park Langley 1.9 miles Sundridge 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Bromley
Ward Shortlands & Park Langley
Constituency Beckenham
Parish Bromley, unparished area
Region London

Streets in BR2 30 shown View all streets

A21 4 A233 1 Abbotsbury Road 2 Addison Road 4 Albert Road 3 Alexander Close 1 Almond Close 1 Almond Way 1 Annesley Place 1 Appledore Close 1 Aragon Close 1 Archery Lane 2 Ash Row 2 Ashmore Lane 6 Austin Avenue 1 Aylesbury Road 4 Balfour Road 2 Barham Close 1 Barnet Drive 2 Barnet Wood Road 2 Barnhill Avenue 3 Baston Manor Road 1 Baston Road 2 Baydon Court 1 Beadon Road 2 Beckenham Grove 13 Beckenham Lane 10 Beech Dell 2 Beechwood Drive 1 Benenden Green 1

Postcodes in BR2 50 shown View all postcodes

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