Bromley vs Camden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe 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
Safest in LondonWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonCamden 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.
| Metric | Bromley | Camden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 93 | 48 |
| Primary | 74 | 38 |
| Secondary | 19 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 98.8% | 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.
| Indicator | Bromley | Camden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,712 | 209,342 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £38,719.3 | £43,649.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 55% | 28.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 57.5% |
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