Bromley vs Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bromley is about 3% cheaper on average. Tadworth And Epsom Downs has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromley
£581,585
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
£598,113
Crime Rate
Bromley
69.9
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromley
98.8%
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bromley
429.4
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
347.4
EPC Rating
Bromley
70
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
69.4
Median Income
Bromley
£38,719
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
£38,744
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Bromley is £581,585, which is 3% less than Tadworth And Epsom Downs at £598,113. The most affordable entry point in Bromley is a flat at £354,787, while in Tadworth And Epsom Downs it is a flat at £332,546.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Bromley (£538,404 vs £435,744).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tadworth And Epsom Downs prices grew faster — 14% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Tadworth And Epsom Downs (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Bromley (69.9 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Bromley is violent-crime, while in Tadworth And Epsom Downs 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 LondonBromley has 98.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Bromley has 93 schools in total, while Tadworth And Epsom Downs has 7.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tadworth and Epsom Downs School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromley | Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 93 | 7 |
| Primary | 74 | 6 |
| Secondary | 19 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 98.8% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bromley offers faster average downloads at 429.4 Mbps, compared to 347.4 Mbps in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 93% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 64.7% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
Bromley is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (429 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bromley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £1,330 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
Bromley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,743.5 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs and £38,719.3 in Bromley. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 45.3 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 60.5% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Owner-occupancy is 55% in Bromley versus 72.2% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
| Indicator | Bromley | Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,712 | 27,095 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,719.3 | £38,743.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 55% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 41.7% |
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