The verdict
Brookmans Park is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Brookmans Park has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brookmans Park edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brookmans Park
£1,065,170
Camden
£1,089,351
Crime Rate
Brookmans Park
78.8
Camden
179.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brookmans Park
100.0%
Camden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brookmans Park
329.2
Camden
438.1
EPC Rating
Brookmans Park
72.7
Camden
70.4
Median Income
Brookmans Park
£37,852
Camden
£43,650
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £1,065,170, Brookmans Park undercuts Camden (£1,089,351) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brookmans Park is a flat at £525,000, while in Camden it is a flat at £693,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 91% pricier in Camden (£13,350,000 vs £1,258,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brookmans Park prices grew faster — 3% vs -44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBrookmans Park has a crime rate of 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 128% lower than Camden at 179.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brookmans Park is violent-crime, while in Camden 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 East of EnglandOf the 2 schools in Brookmans Park, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Camden, which has 48 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brookmans Park School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Camden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 48 schools (38 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brookmans Park | Camden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 48 |
| Primary | 1 | 38 |
| Secondary | 1 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Camden averages 438.1 Mbps – ahead of Brookmans Park's 329.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of premises in Brookmans Park and 94.2% in Camden. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Brookmans Park and 85.9% in Camden.
Camden is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (438 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brookmans Park, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Camden. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Brookmans Park and £975 in Camden. 72.5% of homes in Brookmans Park have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Camden.
Brookmans Park has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 67.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £43,649.5 in Camden and £37,852 in Brookmans Park. The median age is 42.1 in Brookmans Park and 39 in Camden. Employment rates stand at 61.4% in Brookmans Park and 57.5% in Camden. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Brookmans Park versus 28.5% in Camden. Brookmans Park has a population of 4,033 and Camden has 209,342.
| Indicator | Brookmans Park | Camden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,033 | 209,342 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £37,852 | £43,649.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.4% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63% | 28.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 57.5% |
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