Opportunity Bromley: London’s space to grow

A new inward investment service for the capital’s best-kept secret... but not for long

Bromley’s towns are thriving, offering a strong mix of retail, dining, education, and housing that supports modern urban living and family-friendly neighbourhoods. Each area of the borough reflects Bromley’s diverse strengths and commitment to sustainable development.

Bromley Town Centre is the borough’s commercial hub, offering high-spec office space and direct links to central London, ideal for legal, financial, and business services. The Glades Shopping Centre attracts over 16.5 million visitors annually and supports more than 1,400 jobs, anchoring one of the UK’s top-performing retail destinations. A growing, affluent population and strong spending power make it a prime location for national brands, independents, and mixed-use investors.

With Opportunity Area status, the town is set to deliver many new homes and 2,000 additional jobs by 2041. It offers a compelling mix of scale, stability, and flexibility.

“Bromley presents a compelling opportunity for investors, boasting an exceptional talent pool, a dynamic business ecosystem, and an outstanding quality of life. With unparalleled access to central London and key sector strengths, opportunity London is proud to promote Bromley’s ambition vision and development offer to a national and international audience.”

Jace Tyrrell, Chief Executive, Opportunity London

Across the borough, specialised zones are driving innovation: Penge and Beckenham: a thriving tech and creative cluster powered by community energy and affordable workspace.

London Biggin Hill Airport: a dynamic aerospace and aviation hub advancing engineering and global connectivity. Cray Valley: an emerging centre for life sciences and healthcare, with scalable space and strong infrastructure.

Together, these Growth Zones are fuelling Bromley’s reputation as one of London’s most investable boroughs.

As London’s largest borough, Bromley offers scale, affordability, and fast connections to central London, plus access to major ports and airports. With over 28,000 businesses, a skilled workforce of 110,000 (85% in the private sector), a well established entrepreneurial culture and strong local government support, Bromley provides the agility, diversity and support that businesses need to succeed.

Opportunity Bromley is a new inward investment service led by local businesses, with the support of various partner organisations, incuding Bromley Council and Your Bromley BID, working together to make Bromley London’s next major economic success story.