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Bromley Common

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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

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

32.76(+8%)

Anti-social behaviour

25.23(-5%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.66(+51%)

Vehicle crime

8.03(-17%)

Other theft

6.65(-43%)

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

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £526,750 in Bromley Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,405,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromley Common over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£810,000	£544,000	£600,000	£1,110,000	£1,403,000
Flats	19	£320,000	£202,500	£269,750	£344,500	£367,000
Semi-Detached	28	£545,000	£406,475	£509,750	£593,750	£831,500
Terraced	17	£530,000	£432,000	£490,000	£600,000	£655,800

10 years median price trend in Bromley Common

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Bromley Common

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