Bromley vs City and County of the City of London
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Bromley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Bromley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, City And County Of The City Of London edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromley
£581,585
City and County of the City of London
£660,000
Crime Rate
Bromley
69.9
City and County of the City of London
573.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromley
98.8%
City and County of the City of London
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromley
429.4
City and County of the City of London
62
EPC Rating
Bromley
70
City and County of the City of London
72.9
Median Income
Bromley
£38,719
City and County of the City of London
£40,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in City And County Of The City Of London commands an average of £660,000, compared with £581,585 in Bromley – a difference of 12%.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 4 years, City And County Of The City Of London prices grew faster — 74% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonBromley has a crime rate of 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 720% lower than City And County Of The City Of London at 573.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bromley is violent-crime, while in City And County Of The City Of London it is other-theft.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bromley's most common crime is violent crime; in City And County Of The City Of London it's other theft.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonFamilies may prefer City And County Of The City Of London, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 98.8% in Bromley. There are 93 schools in Bromley and 1 in City And County Of The City Of London.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
City and County of the City of London School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromley | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 93 | 1 |
| Primary | 74 | 1 |
| Secondary | 19 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 98.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 429.4 Mbps in Bromley and 62.0 Mbps in City And County Of The City Of London. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 10.9% in City And County Of The City Of London. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 8.5% in City And County Of The City Of London.
Bromley is the faster of the two by 593% on average download speed (429 vs 62 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours City And County Of The City Of London, scoring 72.9 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Bromley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £798 in City And County Of The City Of London. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 77.2% in City And County Of The City Of London.
City And County Of The City Of London has more energy-efficient housing — 77.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,915.3 in City And County Of The City Of London and £38,719.3 in Bromley. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 36.6 in City And County Of The City Of London. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 63.8% in City And County Of The City Of London. Owner-occupancy is 55% in Bromley versus 27.7% in City And County Of The City Of London. Bromley has a population of 324,712 and City And County Of The City Of London has 7,820.
| Indicator | Bromley | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,712 | 7,820 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 36.6 |
| Median Household Income | £38,719.3 | £40,915.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 55% | 27.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 58.4% |
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