Bromley vs Joyden's Wood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonAt £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 LondonCrime rate data is not available for both Bromley and Joyden's Wood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonOf 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.
| Metric | Bromley | Joyden's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 93 | 2 |
| Primary | 74 | 2 |
| Secondary | 19 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 98.8% | 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.
| Indicator | Bromley | Joyden's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,712 | 4,912 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 40.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,719.3 | £36,753.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 55% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 32% |
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