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About Broom Hill
Broom Hill is a town in Greater London, England. Addresses here fall under the BR6 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Crofton and Orpington.
Around 48,288 people live in Broom Hill, across a mix of built-up and open land. The age profile is older than the national average, with a larger share of residents over 60. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Broom Hill sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Broom Hill
Families in Broom Hill have access to 169 local schools. Warren Road Primary School, Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School and Newstead Wood School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Broom Hill
Homes sell for an average of £603K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £570K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Broom Hill
Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Broom Hill, with 86 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Broom Hill
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Broom Hill 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 Broom Hill
There are 30 GP surgeries within three miles of Broom Hill, the nearest being Ballater Surgery (0.3 miles away).
Local Data for Broom Hill
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Property Prices 6,054 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the BR6 postcode area.
Household Income in Broom Hill ONS 2023
The average total household income in Broom Hill is approximately £89,769 a year before tax, 62% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £56,609. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £56,609.
Businesses in Broom Hill ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,029 active businesses based in Broom Hill, around 42 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 93% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 19 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Broom Hill IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Broom Hill 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 Broom Hill 392 crimes · May 2026
Crime figures for Broom Hill 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 Broom Hill
Of the 19,399 households in and around Broom Hill, 82% are owned, 7% are socially rented and 11% 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 Broom Hill.