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Bromley vs Joyden's Wood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Joyden's Wood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. For families, Joyden's Wood edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bromley

£581,585

Joyden's Wood

£409,875

Crime Rate

Bromley

69.9

Joyden's Wood

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bromley

98.8%

Joyden's Wood

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bromley

429.4

Joyden's Wood

444.4

EPC Rating

Bromley

70

Joyden's Wood

71.4

Median Income

Bromley

£38,719

Joyden's Wood

£36,754

At £409,875, Joyden's Wood undercuts Bromley (£581,585) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bromley is a flat at £354,787, while in Joyden's Wood it is a flat at £245,658.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 70% pricier in Bromley (£1,043,799 vs £613,555).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bromley prices grew faster — -1% vs -21%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in London

Crime rate data is not available for both Bromley and Joyden's Wood at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 93 schools in Bromley, 98.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In Joyden's Wood, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bromley School Inspection Breakdown

98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Joyden's Wood School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBromleyJoyden's Wood
Total Schools932
Primary742
Secondary190
% Top two bands98.8%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Joyden's Wood averages 444.4 Mbps – ahead of Bromley's 429.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 98.6% in Joyden's Wood. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 87% in Joyden's Wood.

Joyden's Wood is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (444 vs 429 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Joyden's Wood, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Bromley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £994 in Joyden's Wood. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.9% in Joyden's Wood.

Joyden's Wood has more energy-efficient housing — 64.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,719.3 in Bromley and £36,753.5 in Joyden's Wood. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 40.4 in Joyden's Wood. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 62.6% in Joyden's Wood. Owner-occupancy is 55% in Bromley versus 67.1% in Joyden's Wood. Bromley has a population of 324,712 and Joyden's Wood has 4,912.

IndicatorBromleyJoyden's Wood
Population324,7124,912
Median Age39.940.4
Median Household Income£38,719.3£36,753.5
Employment Rate62.1%62.6%
Owner Occupied55%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified44.5%32%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bromley and Joyden's Wood?
Bromley and Joyden's Wood are approximately 6.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bromley or Joyden's Wood?
Joyden's Wood is cheaper, with an average house price of £409,875.
Is Bromley or Joyden's Wood safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bromley or Joyden's Wood?
Joyden's Wood has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bromley or Joyden's Wood?
Joyden's Wood has faster average broadband at 444.4 Mbps.

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