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Bromley Common

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About

Bromley Common is a largely residential district centered around a historic stretch of the old London to Hastings road. The area is characterized by a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian homes to modern developments, alongside local parades of shops catering to daily needs. The open, grassy expanse of Bromley Common itself provides a significant green space at its heart, used for recreation and community events.

The area functions as a busy transport corridor, with the A21 road creating a clear division. This thoroughfare brings a continuous flow of traffic, shaping the area's character. A notable local landmark is the large Oakley's department store, a long-standing independent retailer that anchors the southern end of the common. The presence of several schools adds to the community's daytime activity.

Area overview

On average Bromley Common has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bromley Common is £75,736 per year. There are 3 schools in Bromley Common: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Bromley Common is home to around 7,966 people, with a population density of about 3,095.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Bromley Common Population
7,966
Population density
3,095.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.87(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.23(-10%)
Vehicle crime
8.91(-5%)
Other theft
6.78(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.28(+10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,069
63.63%
Other White
566
7.11%
African
361
4.53%
Caribbean
261
3.28%
Indian
252
3.16%
Total population: 7,966

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,130
34.75%
No qualifications
1,170
19.09%
Level 3 (A level)
968
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
839
13.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
591
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 6,130

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,119
36.14%
Owns outright
762
24.61%
Other social rented
735
23.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
303
9.79%
Social rents from council
108
3.49%
Total households: 3,096

Property prices in Bromley Common

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Bromley Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £1,125,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bromley Common in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromley Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached6£670,000£5,271
Flats15£330,000£5,088
Semi-Detached24£545,500£5,914
Terraced18£525,875£6,290

10 years median price trend in Bromley Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Common.

All postcodes in Bromley Common

BR28DF

Hazel Walk

BR28DZ

Ash Row

BR28BH

Southborough Lane

BR28BQ

Southborough Lane

BR28GP

Lower Gravel Road

BR28LS

Ribston Close

BR28AS

Southborough Lane

BR28FF

Brosse Way

BR28DJ

Whitebeam Avenue

BR28JB

Narrow Way

BR28ED

Magpie Hall Lane

BR29FZ

Erickson Gardens

BR28ER

Magpie Hall Lane

BR29TP

Renwick Drive

BR28BL

Oxhawth Crescent

BR28EU

Broom Close

BR28JR

Turpington Lane

BR28BU

Faringdon Avenue

BR29UX

Mackintosh Street

BR28EZ

Greenway

BR28JY

Turpington Lane

BR28ET

Shell Close

BR28DS

Almond Close

BR28EQ

Stiles Close

BR28AB

Fontwell Drive

BR28BN

Oxhawth Crescent

BR28JN

Turpington Lane

BR29TS

Renwick Drive

BR29TQ

Annesley Place

BR29TU

Wells View Drive

BR28BS

Faringdon Avenue

BR28EX

Mons Way

BR28BX

Birch Row

BR28DP

Whitebeam Avenue

BR29PQ

Crown Lane

BR28DY

Ash Row

BR28EY

Greenway

BR28EA

Lovelace Avenue

BR29FQ

Archery Lane

BR29TJ

Erickson Gardens

BR28BZ

Laburnum Way

BR28PU

Randolph Road

BR28LN

Lennard Road

BR28DA

Birch Row

BR29TW

Lescot Place

BR28JP

Turpington Close

BR28DD

The Oaks

BR28QX

Greenway

BR28HA

Bromley Common

BR28JT

Rayfield Close

BR28EP

Ruskin Walk

BR28HB

Rookery Lane

BR28EE

Holbrook Way

BR28JG

Magpie Hall Lane

BR28DT

Larch Way

BR28JE

Magpie Hall Lane

BR28EH

Magpie Hall Lane

BR29TG

Lavender Close

BR29GQ

Lorimer Row

BR29UP

Renwick Drive

BR28BP

Faringdon Avenue

BR28JH

Link Way

BR28FD

Fishers Wood Grove

BR28DQ

Lovelace Avenue

BR28FE

Brosse Way

BR28JJ

Mosul Way

BR28LJ

Lower Gravel Road

BR28FG

Birch Row

BR28RE

Seymour Drive

BR28AH

Southborough Lane

BR29UT

Mackintosh Street

BR28BG

Southborough Lane

BR28JQ

Magpie Hall Close

BR28AD

Holmcroft Way

BR28AE

Parkfield Way

BR28DH

Thorn Close

BR28EG

Willow Close

BR28DN

Whitebeam Avenue

BR28JA

Turpington Lane

BR28LX

Capel Close

BR28DE

Hazel Walk

BR29FU

Renwick Drive

BR28AF

Parkfield Way

BR28EB

Lovelace Avenue

BR28JX

Turpington Lane

BR29FP

Archery Lane

BR29TF

Sullivan Row

BR28JD

Turpington Lane

BR28DW

Whitebeam Avenue

BR28EN

Sunray Avenue

BR29UJ

Mackintosh Street

BR28DL

Whitebeam Avenue

BR28DU

Larch Way

BR28ES

Manor Way

BR28EW

Sunray Avenue

BR28DR

Almond Way

BR28JF

Magpie Hall Lane

BR28BT

Faringdon Avenue

BR28JS

Turpington Lane

BR29US

Mackintosh Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.