About Bromley

Bromley is a city in Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Widmore and Bromley Park.

School Ratings in Bromley

Bromley is served by 371 schools. Downderry Children's Centre and Downderry Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bromley

Property prices average £577K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £339K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bromley

Local crime rates sit broadly in line with national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Bromley, with 125 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bromley

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bromley falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bromley

Most properties in Bromley can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across 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

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bromley in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
7/10
Health
7/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
4/10
15,755 Children (0-15) 20%
50,067 Working Age 64%
16,091 Older (60+) 21%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 29.5% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 21.3% 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 621 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Bromley experiences crime rates that are roughly comparable to the national picture. Violence & sexual offences is the most reported category, consistent with broader patterns across similar communities. Day-to-day life here reflects the usual mix of challenges found in any established city.

168 Violence & Sexual Offences
125 Anti-Social Behaviour
71 Vehicle Crime
48 Public Order
46 Shoplifting
44 Other Theft
38 Criminal Damage & Arson
34 Drugs
12 Theft from Person
10 Robbery
10 Other Crime
9 Burglary
3 Bicycle Theft
3 Weapons
Local Policing
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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

Bromley North Train Station 0.1 miles
Shortlands Train Station 0.7 miles
Bickley Train Station 1.3 miles
Ravensbourne Train Station 1.3 miles
Elmstead Woods Train Station 1.6 miles
Grove Park Train Station 1.6 miles

Location

Local Government

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

Notable & Famous People from Bromley 34 people

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Composer
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Charles Langbridge Morgan
Poet
British writer (1894-1958)
Christopher Fettes
Politician
founder of the Irish Green Party
David Jenkins
Writer
bishop (1925-2016)
Diana Clifton-Peach
Figure skater
British figure skater
Dick Pope
Cinematographer
British cinematographer (1947–2024)
Ellen Gandy
Swimmer
British-Australian swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games silver medallist
Elleston Trevor
Screenwriter
British novelist and playwright (1920–1995)
Eric Broadley
Engineer
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Gareth Johnson
Politician
British politician (born 1969)
Gary Paffett
Actor
British racecar driver
George Fenton
Actor
British film composer (born 1949)
Gillian Lynne
Actor
British ballet dancer, actress, choreographer and director (1926-2018)
Grahame Clark
University teacher
British archaeologist and prehistorian (1907–1995)