Bromley vs Croydon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Croydon is about 19% cheaper on average. Bromley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromley
£581,585
Croydon
£487,682
Crime Rate
Bromley
69.9
Croydon
80.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromley
98.8%
Croydon
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bromley
429.4
Croydon
423
EPC Rating
Bromley
70
Croydon
69.8
Median Income
Bromley
£38,719
Croydon
£37,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonBuyers will find Croydon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £487,682 versus £581,585 in Bromley. The most affordable entry point in Bromley is a flat at £354,787, while in Croydon it is a flat at £261,008.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Bromley (£1,043,799 vs £699,532).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Croydon prices grew faster — 27% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonWith 69.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bromley is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Croydon's 80.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bromley is violent-crime, while in Croydon 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 LondonSchool quality favours Bromley: 98.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.8% in Croydon.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Croydon School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 112 schools (87 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromley | Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 93 | 112 |
| Primary | 74 | 87 |
| Secondary | 19 | 25 |
| % Top two bands | 98.8% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bromley enjoy 429.4 Mbps on average, while Croydon lags behind at 423.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 94.5% in Croydon. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 82.4% in Croydon.
Bromley is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (429 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bromley is band C (score 70), ahead of Croydon's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £1,020 in Croydon. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Croydon.
Bromley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bromley has a population of 324,712 while Croydon has 389,242. Median household income is £38,719.3 in Bromley and £37,541 in Croydon. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 40.2 in Croydon. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 62% in Croydon.
| Indicator | Bromley | Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,712 | 389,242 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 40.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,719.3 | £37,541 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 55% | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 40.4% |
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