Area guide — BR1
Moving to Bromley
Homes in Bromley sold for an average of £537,500 over the last 12 months, around 24% below the wider London average. A proper town centre ringed by family streets of every era — outer London's biggest borough trades on space, schools and fast Victoria trains. A typical purchase takes 11–15 weeks and costs around £20,725 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 11–15 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Down 0.7% on the year, from 474 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £341,000 | |
| Terraced | £489,000 | |
| Semi-detached | £675,000 | |
| Detached | £1,063,000 |
Family houses — semis and terraces — make up 53% of sales, the heart of this market.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Bromley a good place to buy?
Prices fell 0.7% over the last 12 months, across 474 recorded sales. A proper town centre ringed by family streets of every era — outer London's biggest borough trades on space, schools and fast Victoria trains.
What do homes cost in Bromley?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £537,500 — around 24% below the wider London average. Flats average £341,000, terraced houses average £489,000, semis average £675,000, detached homes average £1,063,000.
What are moving costs in Bromley?
Buying an average-priced £537,500 home typically costs around £20,725 on top of the price — roughly £16,875 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Bromley?
A typical purchase runs 11–15 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.