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About Bromley Common
Bromley Common is a town in Greater London, England. Addresses here fall under the BR2 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Southborough and Hayes.
Around 51,216 people live in Bromley Common, at a broadly suburban density. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Bromley Common sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
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 £573K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £340K.
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 129 incidents recorded in May 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.
Healthcare in Bromley Common
There are 46 GP surgeries within three miles of Bromley Common, the nearest being Southborough Lane Surgery (0.3 miles away).
Local Data for Bromley Common
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Property Prices 6,392 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the BR2 postcode area.
Household Income in Bromley Common ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bromley Common is approximately £92,021 a year before tax, 66% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £58,209. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £58,209.
Businesses in Bromley Common ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,332 active businesses based in Bromley Common, around 46 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 93% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 27 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Bromley Common 562 crimes · May 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Bromley Common
Of the 20,829 households in and around Bromley Common, 72% are owned, 9% are socially rented and 18% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bromley Common.