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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 2 schools in Bromley Common: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Bromley Common Population

7,966

Population density

3,095.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price£528,750

Price per sq ft£495

Sales (last 12 months)64

Typical range (middle 50%)£426K – £594K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £528,750 (about £495 per square foot) in Bromley Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £1,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromley Common over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	6	£670,000	£490	£490,000	£562,500	£792,500	£1,046,250
Semi-Detached	25	£550,000	£521	£496,000	£515,000	£595,000	£748,000
Terraced	20	£537,500	£527	£398,105	£447,500	£601,000	£651,000
Flats	13	£330,000	£470	£243,100	£280,000	£350,000	£412,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromley Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromley Common.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£552,500	£310,000	£415,000	£450,000
2017	£629,999	£296,500	£447,500	£415,000
2018	£500,000	£285,000	£459,000	£426,000
2019	£676,000	£265,000	£445,000	£415,000
2020	£645,000	£290,000	£475,000	£446,000
2021	£1,112,500	£300,000	£505,000	£500,000
2022	£725,000	£324,250	£550,000	£517,350
2023	£910,000	£295,000	£530,000	£510,000
2024	£732,500	£315,000	£525,000	£545,000
2025	£810,000	£318,000	£540,000	£525,875
2026	£470,000	£375,000	£555,000	£560,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromley Common.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£474	£471	£459	£417
2017	£366	£440	£445	£425
2018	£536	£397	£426	£422
2019	£472	£367	£430	£427
2020	£445	£473	£455	£417
2021	£552	£466	£484	£440
2022	£526	£470	£506	£513
2023	£580	£496	£519	£530
2024	£507	£483	£490	£494
2025	£596	£473	£548	£532
2026	£326	£436	£495	£476

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427

Band B£1,664

Band C£1,902

Band D£2,140

Band E£2,616

Band F£3,091

Band G£3,567

Band H£4,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Bromley Common

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromley Common

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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