Bromley vs Westerham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bromley is about 8% cheaper on average. Westerham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bromley
£581,585
Westerham
£632,891
Crime Rate
Bromley
69.9
Westerham
52.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromley
98.8%
Westerham
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bromley
429.4
Westerham
370.7
EPC Rating
Bromley
70
Westerham
67.2
Median Income
Bromley
£38,719
Westerham
£36,256
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Bromley is £581,585, which is 8% less than Westerham at £632,891. The most affordable entry point in Bromley is a flat at £354,787, while in Westerham it is a flat at £302,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Bromley (£1,043,799 vs £743,957).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Westerham prices grew faster — 49% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Westerham (52.5 per 1,000) compared to Bromley (69.9 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Bromley is violent-crime, while in Westerham 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 LondonSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bromley and Westerham. Bromley has 93 schools and Westerham has 1 schools.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Westerham School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bromley | Westerham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 93 | 1 |
| Primary | 74 | 1 |
| Secondary | 19 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 98.8% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bromley offers faster average downloads at 429.4 Mbps, compared to 370.7 Mbps in Westerham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bromley and 92.4% in Westerham. Gigabit availability stands at 81.5% in Bromley and 70.3% in Westerham.
Bromley is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (429 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bromley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 67.2 (band C) in Westerham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,003 in Bromley and £1,320 in Westerham. 64.4% of homes in Bromley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.1% in Westerham.
Bromley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,719.3 in Bromley and £36,256 in Westerham. The median age is 39.9 in Bromley and 44.4 in Westerham. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Bromley and 59.9% in Westerham. Owner-occupancy is 55% in Bromley versus 71.5% in Westerham.
| Indicator | Bromley | Westerham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,712 | 3,390 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,719.3 | £36,256 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 55% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 39.2% |
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