About Bromley

Bromley is a city in Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Bow and Mile End.

School Ratings in Bromley

There are 875 schools in and around Bromley. Childrens House Nursery School, Wellington Primary School and East London Arts & Music are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bromley

The average property price is £577K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £339K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bromley

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Bromley, with 141 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bromley

Bromley falls within the more deprived areas of England, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are below the national average, with a higher proportion of residents on low earnings.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bromley

Broadband speeds in Bromley are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 13,811 sales

Average Price £577K
£100 £46.1M
Detached £1.07M 1,878
Semi £622K 3,068
Terraced £463K 4,010
Flat £339K 4,360

Deprivation and Employment in Bromley IMD 2025

Bromley falls within the more deprived areas of England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities can be more limited and household incomes tend to sit below the national average. Investment in local services and regeneration continues to support the community.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
2/10
Employment
4/10
Education
5/10
Health
4/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
3/10
17,037 Children (0-15) 19%
65,898 Working Age 74%
7,953 Older (60+) 9%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 66.9% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 62.9% 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 594 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Bromley sit broadly in line with national averages for a city of this size. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

141 Anti-Social Behaviour
139 Violence & Sexual Offences
75 Vehicle Crime
38 Other Theft
37 Criminal Damage & Arson
35 Public Order
35 Shoplifting
30 Drugs
21 Theft from Person
19 Burglary
11 Robbery
9 Other Crime
4 Weapons
Local Policing
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

West Ham Train Station 1.1 miles
Limehouse Train Station 1.2 miles
Hackney Wick Train Station 1.3 miles
Stratford (London) Train Station 1.4 miles
Canary Wharf (Elizabeth Line) Train Station 1.4 miles
Stratford International Train Station 1.5 miles

Location

Local Government

District Bromley
Ward Bromley Town
Constituency Bromley and Chislehurst
Parish Bromley, unparished area
Region London