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Bromley vs Camden

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bromley offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. Bromley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Camden edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bromley

£581,585

Camden

£1,089,351

Crime Rate

Bromley

69.9

Camden

179.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bromley

98.8%

Camden

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bromley

429.4

Camden

438.1

EPC Rating

Bromley

70

Camden

70.4

Median Income

Bromley

£38,719

Camden

£43,650

The average house price in Bromley is £581,585, which is 47% less than Camden at £1,089,351. The most affordable entry point in Bromley is a flat at £354,787, while in Camden it is a flat at £693,188.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 92% pricier in Camden (£13,350,000 vs £1,043,799).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bromley prices grew faster — -1% vs -44%.

Crime & Safety

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With 69.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bromley is the safer of the two – 157% lower than Camden's 179.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bromley is violent-crime, while in Camden it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Camden has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 98.8% in Bromley. Bromley has 93 schools in total, while Camden has 48.

Bromley School Inspection Breakdown

98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Camden School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 48 schools (38 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBromleyCamden
Total Schools9348
Primary7438
Secondary1910
% Top two bands98.8%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Camden offers faster average downloads at 438.1 Mbps, compared to 429.4 Mbps in Bromley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 94.2% in Camden. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 85.9% in Camden.

Camden is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (438 vs 429 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Camden are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Bromley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £975 in Camden. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Camden.

Camden has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £43,649.5 in Camden and £38,719.3 in Bromley. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 39 in Camden. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 57.5% in Camden. Owner-occupancy is 55% in Bromley versus 28.5% in Camden.

IndicatorBromleyCamden
Population324,712209,342
Median Age39.939
Median Household Income£38,719.3£43,649.5
Employment Rate62.1%57.5%
Owner Occupied55%28.5%
Degree-Level Qualified44.5%57.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bromley and Camden?
Bromley and Camden are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bromley or Camden?
Bromley is cheaper, with an average house price of £581,585.
Is Bromley or Camden safer?
Bromley has the lower crime rate at 69.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bromley or Camden?
Camden has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bromley or Camden?
Camden has faster average broadband at 438.1 Mbps.

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