Bromley vs Edenbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bromley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Edenbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Edenbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromley
£581,585
Edenbridge
£616,376
Crime Rate
Bromley
69.9
Edenbridge
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromley
98.8%
Edenbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromley
429.4
Edenbridge
344.9
EPC Rating
Bromley
70
Edenbridge
67.8
Median Income
Bromley
£38,719
Edenbridge
£33,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Edenbridge commands an average of £616,376, compared with £581,585 in Bromley – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Bromley is a flat at £354,787, while in Edenbridge it is a flat at £219,672.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 62% pricier in Bromley (£354,787 vs £219,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Edenbridge prices grew faster — 14% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonEdenbridge has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents, which is 32% lower than Bromley at 69.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bromley is violent-crime, while in Edenbridge 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 LondonFamilies may prefer Edenbridge, 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 Edenbridge.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edenbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromley | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 344.9 Mbps in Edenbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 85.2% in Edenbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 65.2% in Edenbridge.
Bromley is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (429 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bromley, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Edenbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £1,365 in Edenbridge. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Edenbridge.
Bromley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,719.3 in Bromley and £33,085.3 in Edenbridge. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 46.4 in Edenbridge. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 58.1% in Edenbridge. Owner-occupancy is 55% in Bromley versus 74.3% in Edenbridge. Bromley has a population of 324,712 and Edenbridge has 7,903.
| Indicator | Bromley | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,712 | 7,903 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,719.3 | £33,085.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 55% | 74.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 35.8% |
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