Bromley vs Dunton Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dunton Green is about 27% cheaper on average. Dunton Green has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunton Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromley
£581,585
Dunton Green
£458,681
Crime Rate
Bromley
69.9
Dunton Green
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromley
98.8%
Dunton Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromley
429.4
Dunton Green
402.9
EPC Rating
Bromley
70
Dunton Green
67.5
Median Income
Bromley
£38,719
Dunton Green
£35,408
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonBuyers will find Dunton Green more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £458,681 versus £581,585 in Bromley. The most affordable entry point in Bromley is a flat at £354,787, while in Dunton Green it is a flat at £276,670.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Bromley (£354,787 vs £276,670).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunton Green prices grew faster — 4% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Dunton Green (52.8 per 1,000) compared to Bromley (69.9 per 1,000), a 32% difference. The most common crime category in Bromley is violent-crime, while in Dunton Green 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 Dunton Green: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 98.8% in Bromley.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunton Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromley | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 93 | 1 |
| Primary | 74 | 1 |
| Secondary | 19 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 98.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bromley enjoy 429.4 Mbps on average, while Dunton Green lags behind at 402.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 96.7% in Dunton Green. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 77.2% in Dunton Green.
Bromley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (429 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bromley is band C (score 70), ahead of Dunton Green's band C (score 67.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £1,474 in Dunton Green. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Dunton Green.
Bromley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bromley has a population of 324,712 while Dunton Green has 3,241. Median household income is £38,719.3 in Bromley and £35,408 in Dunton Green. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 45.2 in Dunton Green. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 58.4% in Dunton Green.
| Indicator | Bromley | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,712 | 3,241 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,719.3 | £35,408 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 55% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 37.3% |
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