Town Pop. 241,125

Living in Bexley: Liveability Score 71/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bexley scores 71/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 56/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No category drops below 55/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. It scores 7 points above the DA1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. That is 21 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: DA1 postcode district.

71
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 5,916 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3,778 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 1,718 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 1,653 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 1,436 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 5,258 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 957 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 670 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 485 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 14.2 · PM2.5 8.4 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
62
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 102
Sports Pitches Ample 178
Allotments Ample 26
Golf Courses Ample 11
Tennis Courts Ample 60
Bowling Greens Ample 9
Playgrounds Ample 69

Services

Schools
85
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 116 in area
14Outstanding86Good5Requires Improvement1Inadequate10Ungraded
  • Barnehurst Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Barnehurst Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Bexley Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Burnt Oak Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Dartford Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Marjorie McClure SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Midfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Fidelis Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
78
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital2.7 mi
A&E Department3.8 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital3.9 mi
Hospital waitsGuy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.4%
13 GP surgeries in area 15 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,360 patients per GP
28dentists32pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
78
Full fibre (FTTP)83.3%
available across Bexley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4,024 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed3.8%Retired20.1%Student5.3%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership68.6%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Bexley · 2026-27
A £1,577
B £1,840
C £2,103
D £2,366
E £2,892
F £3,418
G £3,943
H £4,732
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
77
Bexleyheath 0.3 mi
Barnehurst 1 mi
Bexley 1.4 mi
J2 M25 4.8 mi
J2 M25 5 mi
J3 M25 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
74
Pubs & Bars Ample 84
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 173
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 118
Retail Shopping Ample 685
Takeaways Ample 113
Fitness Ample 49

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £430,000 1,258
Detached £717,500 68
Semi-detached £500,000 494
Terraced £415,000 434
Flat / Maisonette £265,000 262
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£253k £415k £582k £743k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Joyden's Wood 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Greenwich 71 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hextable 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dartford 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
Swanley 53 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hawley (Dartford) 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Swanley Village 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Purfleet-on-Thames 50 5.0 mi away ⇄
Crockenhill 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Aveley 57 5.5 mi away ⇄
Stone (Dartford) 50 5.7 mi away ⇄
Barking and Dagenham 69 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bexley a nice place to live?

Yes, Bexley is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Bexley is 71/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bexley?

Bexley has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 19,759 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bexley?

Among the top-rated schools in Bexley are Barnehurst Infant School, Barnehurst Junior School and Bexley Grammar School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 116 rated schools in Bexley in total.

What are house prices like in Bexley?

The current median house price in Bexley is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £717,500, semi-detached £500,000, terraced £415,000, flat £265,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 1,258 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bexley in context

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Postcode districts in Bexley

DA1 64 ⇄
DA14 66 ⇄
DA15 76 ⇄
DA16 77 ⇄
DA17 68 ⇄
DA18 65 ⇄
DA5 73 ⇄
DA6 66 ⇄
DA7 73 ⇄
DA8 64 ⇄
SE2 68 ⇄
SE28 67 ⇄
SE9 71 ⇄

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