About Broom Hill

Broom Hill is a town in Bromley, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Crofton and Orpington.

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 £567K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Broom Hill

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Vehicle crime is the leading concern across Broom Hill, with 46 incidents recorded in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Broom Hill

Broom Hill 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 6,618 sales

Average Price £603K
£1K £21M
Detached £908K 1,757
Semi £567K 2,368
Terraced £442K 1,307
Flat £307K 1,010

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.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
12,247 Children (0-15) 19%
38,040 Working Age 58%
18,614 Older (60+) 29%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 15.6% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.6% 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 Broom Hill 314 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Broom Hill is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

88 Violence & Sexual Offences
46 Vehicle Crime
39 Anti-Social Behaviour
26 Criminal Damage & Arson
23 Other Theft
22 Burglary
18 Public Order
16 Shoplifting
11 Drugs
10 Theft from Person
8 Robbery
4 Other Crime
2 Weapons
1 Bicycle Theft
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

Orpington Train Station 0.4 miles
Petts Wood Train Station 1 miles
St Mary Cray Train Station 1.3 miles
Chelsfield Train Station 1.7 miles
Chislehurst Train Station 2.3 miles
Bickley Train Station 2.4 miles

Location

Local Government

District Bromley
County Kent
Ward Petts Wood & Knoll
Constituency Orpington
Parish Bromley, unparished area
Region London