Bromley: population and statistics
Bromley has a population of 336,048 (2025) across 150.1 km², or 2,238 people per km². It ranks 39 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 336,048 residents
- 150.1 km²
- 2,238 people/km²
Bromley in numbers
Population of Bromley over time
Bromley had 325,653 residents in 2015 and 336,048 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 331,247 |
| 2021 | 329,899 |
| 2022 | 330,047 |
| 2023 | 332,418 |
| 2024 | 334,641 |
| 2025 | 336,048 |
All indicators for Bromley
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Bromley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 247 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.1% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 82 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bromley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 143,690 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 39 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 46.7% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 45 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 10.8% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 298 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 135,828 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 32 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 68.6% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 274 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 31.3% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 45 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 69.3% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 113 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.4% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 165 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.2% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 205 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £511,670 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 33 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −3.1% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 335 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bromley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.2% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 42 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.8% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 192 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bromley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 16,305 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 40 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 48.5 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 132 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 14,715 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 39 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £51,225 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 11 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Bromley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 80.3% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 70 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.5% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 132 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bromley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 22.9% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 99 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Bromley ranks 7 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £51,225 in Bromley, compared with an average of £46,514 in London and £39,498 across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 10.8% in Bromley, compared with an average of 18.5% in London and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in London for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in London for “Households heated by mains gas only”.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,027 football pitches.
- 7.9 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Lewisham, 5.3 km away.
Business sectors: Bromley
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.6% ×1.3
- Construction16.2% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication9.2% ×1.5
- Health and social work6.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.9% ×1.2
Where is Bromley?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bromley?
Bromley has 336,048 residents (2025), ranking 39 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Bromley?
Bromley covers 150.1 km², with a density of 2,238 people per km².
Is the population of Bromley growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bromley went from 325,653 to 336,048, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Bromley?
Bromley is in London (region). Latitude 51.404, longitude 0.020.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Bromley?
In Bromley, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £51,225 (2025), ranking 11 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Bromley?
In Bromley, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 10.8% (2026), ranking 298 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border Bromley?
The nearest to Bromley are Lewisham (5.3 km), Greenwich (8.5 km), Croydon (9.0 km), Bexley (11 km), Lambeth (11 km).