Bromley vs Meopham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Bromley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. For families, Meopham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromley
£581,585
Meopham
£606,701
Crime Rate
Bromley
69.9
Meopham
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromley
98.8%
Meopham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromley
429.4
Meopham
297.6
EPC Rating
Bromley
70
Meopham
70.9
Median Income
Bromley
£38,719
Meopham
£33,519
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonAt £581,585, Bromley undercuts Meopham (£606,701) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bromley is a flat at £354,787, while in Meopham it is a flat at £227,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Bromley (£354,787 vs £227,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Meopham prices grew faster — 27% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime rate data is not available for both Bromley and Meopham 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 Meopham, 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.
Meopham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromley | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 93 | 2 |
| Primary | 74 | 1 |
| Secondary | 19 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 98.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bromley averages 429.4 Mbps – ahead of Meopham's 297.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 89.3% in Meopham. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 50.9% in Meopham.
Bromley is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (429 vs 298 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Meopham, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Bromley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £1,158 in Meopham. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Meopham.
Bromley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,719.3 in Bromley and £33,518.5 in Meopham. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 42.3 in Meopham. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 60.8% in Meopham. Owner-occupancy is 55% in Bromley versus 67.3% in Meopham. Bromley has a population of 324,712 and Meopham has 4,349.
| Indicator | Bromley | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,712 | 4,349 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,719.3 | £33,518.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 55% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 32.2% |
Location
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