Bromley vs Hextable
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hextable wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Hextable has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hextable edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromley
£581,585
Hextable
£446,100
Crime Rate
Bromley
69.9
Hextable
53.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromley
98.8%
Hextable
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromley
429.4
Hextable
350.2
EPC Rating
Bromley
70
Hextable
69.9
Median Income
Bromley
£38,719
Hextable
£36,984
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Bromley commands an average of £581,585, compared with £446,100 in Hextable – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Bromley is a flat at £354,787, while in Hextable it is a terraced at £329,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 109% pricier in Bromley (£1,043,799 vs £500,267).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hextable prices grew faster — 39% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonResidents of Hextable experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.2 per 1,000 versus 69.9 per 1,000 in Bromley. The most common crime category in Bromley is violent-crime, while in Hextable 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 Hextable, 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 Hextable.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hextable School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromley | Hextable |
|---|---|---|
| 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 350.2 Mbps in Hextable. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 97.2% in Hextable. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 64.6% in Hextable.
Bromley is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (429 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bromley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Hextable averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £1,192 in Hextable. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Hextable.
Bromley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,719.3 in Bromley and £36,983.7 in Hextable. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 42.4 in Hextable. Owner-occupancy is 55% in Bromley versus 68.5% in Hextable. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 61.5% in Hextable.
| Indicator | Bromley | Hextable |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,712 | 4,100 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,719.3 | £36,983.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 55% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 37.5% |
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