As one of the most expensive places to live in England, raising a family in London isn’t easy.
But there’s also some pretty obvious benefits for doing so, including more things to do, excellent transport links, and better career/education opportunities.
All in all, choosing where to raise a family is a massive decision, but that decision might have just been made it a lot easier.
This is because the ‘best’ London borough for working families has been revealed, beating out all 31 others to take the crown.
Interestingly, Bromley came out on top as the best London borough for working and raising a family.
This is according to property company Making Moves, who analysed all 32 boroughs, considering factors like crime rates, central London commute times, and the number of parks, schools, and job vacancies in the area.
According to the findings, Bromley has 156 parks, 14 libraries, and a crime rate of just 69.4. Comparatively, Westminster has a crime rate of 342.68, so it’s clear to see why Bromley is one of the safer boroughs out there.
It also boasts good career and travel opportunities with an average commute time of 56 minutes and almost 6,500 job openings.
The 10 best London boroughs for working families
- Bromley
- Barnet
- Croydon
- Ealing
- Richmond Upon Thames
- Hillingdon
- Redbridge
- Hounslow
- Greenwich
- Merton
Sally Evans, director of operations at Making Moves, said: ‘Being situated in London is hugely beneficial for work as companies encourage office returns.
‘Living in boroughs like Bromley while working in the city provides an excellent work-life balance.
‘I’m pleased to see Bromley recognised as the best area for families and as the data rightly shows, it’s not just about attractions.
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‘It’s about a short travel time to the office, access to green space, excellent air quality, education, and low crime rates.’
Things to do in Bromley
As the biggest London borough, there’s definitely no shortage of things to do in Bromley.
Get in touch with local history with a visit to Charles Darwin’s house, or to the Biggin Hill Memorial Museum to commemorate RAF fighter pilots who lost their lives in World War II.
You could also explore some of the secrets of Chiselworth Caves, have a stroll in High Elms Country Park, catch a show at the Churchill Theatre, or take that long-overdue shopping trip to the Glades Shopping Centre.
Obviously, there’s all the other usual London tourist spots, and with less than an hour commute from Central (56 minutes), why not try being a tourist in your own home?
When it comes to Bromley, the possibilities are endless.
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