Bromley vs Islington

At £581,585, Bromley undercuts Islington (£924,225) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bromley is a flat at £354,787, while in Islington it is a flat at £678,251.

Bromley has a crime rate of 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91% lower than Islington at 133.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bromley is violent-crime, while in Islington it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 93 schools in Bromley, 98.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In Islington, which has 49 schools, the figure is 97.6%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Islington averages 465.6 Mbps – ahead of Bromley's 429.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 98.5% in Islington. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 91.6% in Islington.

→Islington is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (466 vs 429 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Islington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Bromley averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £886 in Islington. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Islington.

→Islington has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £41,317.3 in Islington and £38,719.3 in Bromley. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 36.7 in Islington. Owner-occupancy is 55% in Bromley versus 27% in Islington. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 61.4% in Islington.

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