Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Bromley (77) is ahead of Hillingdon (111)
Liveability: Bromley (60/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (50/100)
Transport: Bromley (31/100) is ahead of Hillingdon (22/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Bromley has a stronger liveability score — 60/100 vs 50/100. Prices are similar: £435k in Bromley vs £450k in Hillingdon.
The main gap is liveability: Bromley scores 11 points higher.
Best for
Bromley
Bromley suits commuting families who want both safety and connectivity.
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Hillingdon
Hillingdon suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Bromley vs Hillingdon: what the data says
Overall, Bromley scores higher on liveability (60/100 vs 50/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Bromley is more affordable — median price £435k vs £450k in Hillingdon, a difference of around 3%. Over the past year prices changed +0.9% in Bromley and +0.6% in Hillingdon.
Bromley has a lower crime rate (77 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 111 in Hillingdon). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Bromley edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 31/100 vs 22/100).
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