House prices in Bromley
The median price paid for a home in Bromley was £510,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,600 sales. House prices in Bromley fell 0.4% in the year to September 2026, and are 3.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Bromley was 2% higher than the median for London (£500,000). The average private rent in Bromley was £1,684 a month in August 2026, 2.7% up on a year earlier (ONS). Bromley had 7.9 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Bromley stands out
- Bromley has the 27th highest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £510,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Bromley has the 44th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £1,684 a month in August 2026.
House prices in Bromley
The median price paid in Bromley was £510,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,600 sales, or £5,696 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £880,000 | 543 | £6,151 | +0.6% | +8.6% | £875,000 |
| Semi-detached | £621,500 | 996 | £5,899 | −0.6% | +10.5% | £612,500 |
| Terraced | £506,500 | 924 | £5,759 | +1.3% | +6.6% | £560,000 |
| Flats | £330,000 | 1,137 | £5,254 | 0.0% | +3.1% | £397,000 |
Compared with London and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley | £510,000 | −0.4% | +3.5% | £5,696 | −1.6% |
| London | £500,000 | −2.0% | +0.0% | £6,311 | −3.3% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Bromley sold for a median £5,696 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 10% lower than the figure for London (£6,311).
Bromley has the 27th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th lowest of 33 local authorities in London.
Its −0.4% change over the year is the 144th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 17th biggest rise of 33 local authorities in London.
Rents in Bromley
The average private rent in Bromley was £1,684 a month in August 2026, 2.7% up on a year earlier. Rents in Bromley are 28.9% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Bromley has the 44th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th lowest of 32 local authorities in London.
How many homes sell in Bromley
3,337 homes were sold in Bromley in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.00 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Bromley were 2.5% down on the year before and 42.6% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 131st fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd most of 33 local authorities in London.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Bromley
The police recorded 25,883 crimes in Bromley in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.9 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Bromley fell 1.4% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 0.1% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.37 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.14 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.81 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.58 |
Bromley has the 143rd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 7th lowest of 33 local authorities in London.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Bromley
Bromley is the 49th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 248th |
| Income | 223rd |
| Employment | 224th |
| Education and skills | 273rd |
| Health | 250th |
| Crime | 189th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 211th |
| Living environment | 88th |
Broadband and mobile in Bromley
93.0% of premises in Bromley can get gigabit broadband and 98.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 69.2% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 97th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
97.0% of premises in Bromley get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Bromley
In the year ending June 2025, 23,238 people moved to Bromley from elsewhere in the UK and 22,655 moved away, a net gain of 583 (1.7 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Lewisham 3,401
- Croydon 2,337
- Greenwich 1,440
Most moved out to
- Croydon 1,928
- Lewisham 1,652
- Sevenoaks 1,175
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Bromley
How much does a house cost in Bromley?
The median price paid for a home in Bromley was £510,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £880,000; semi-detached £621,500; terraced £506,500; flats £330,000.
Are house prices in Bromley going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Bromley fell 0.4%, and over five years it rose 3.5%. Across London prices fell 2.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Bromley?
The average private rent in Bromley was £1,684 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,312; 2 bed £1,641; 3 bed £1,990; 4+ bed £2,926.
Is Bromley a safe place to live?
Bromley had 7.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 143rd highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for London was 10.9. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Bromley?
69.2% of premises in Bromley can get full fibre and 93.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.