Aveley vs Bromley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aveley offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Bromley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Bromley
£581,585
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Bromley
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Bromley
98.8%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Bromley
429.4
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Bromley
70
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Bromley
£38,719
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Aveley is £367,814, which is 37% less than Bromley at £581,585. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Bromley it is a flat at £354,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Bromley (£354,787 vs £166,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aveley prices grew faster — 19% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 69.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bromley is the safer of the two – 45% lower than Aveley's 101.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Bromley it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandBromley has 98.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Aveley. Aveley has 3 schools in total, while Bromley has 93.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Bromley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 93 |
| Primary | 2 | 74 |
| Secondary | 1 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 98.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aveley offers faster average downloads at 463.2 Mbps, compared to 429.4 Mbps in Bromley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 98.5% in Bromley. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 81.5% in Bromley.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (463 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bromley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Aveley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,003 in Bromley. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Bromley.
Bromley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,719.3 in Bromley and £37,111.5 in Aveley. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 39.9 in Bromley. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 62.1% in Bromley. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 55% in Bromley.
| Indicator | Aveley | Bromley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 324,712 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £38,719.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 44.5% |
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