Bromley vs Greenwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Greenwich offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Bromley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromley
£581,585
Greenwich
£433,844
Crime Rate
Bromley
69.9
Greenwich
90.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromley
98.8%
Greenwich
95.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bromley
429.4
Greenwich
454.1
EPC Rating
Bromley
70
Greenwich
74.4
Median Income
Bromley
£38,719
Greenwich
£39,790
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonBuyers will find Greenwich more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £433,844 versus £581,585 in Bromley. The most affordable entry point in Bromley is a flat at £354,787, while in Greenwich it is a flat at £374,023.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 36% pricier in Bromley (£702,329 vs £515,737).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Greenwich prices grew faster — 19% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Bromley (69.9 per 1,000) compared to Greenwich (90.4 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Bromley is violent-crime, while in Greenwich 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 95.7% in Greenwich.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Greenwich School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 78 schools (62 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromley | Greenwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 93 | 78 |
| Primary | 74 | 62 |
| Secondary | 19 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 98.8% | 95.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Greenwich enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Bromley lags behind at 429.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 98% in Greenwich. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 87.4% in Greenwich.
Greenwich is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (454 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Greenwich is band C (score 74.4), ahead of Bromley's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £808 in Greenwich. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 76.2% in Greenwich.
Greenwich has more energy-efficient housing — 76.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bromley has a population of 324,712 while Greenwich has 287,796. Median household income is £39,790 in Greenwich and £38,719.3 in Bromley. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 37 in Greenwich. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 62.2% in Greenwich.
| Indicator | Bromley | Greenwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,712 | 287,796 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 37 |
| Median Household Income | £38,719.3 | £39,790 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 55% | 41.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 45.7% |
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