Bexley vs Bromley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Bexley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Bexley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Bromley
£581,585
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Bromley
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Bromley
98.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Bromley
429.4
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Bromley
70
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Bromley
£38,719
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Bromley commands an average of £581,585, compared with £504,078 in Bexley – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Bromley it is a flat at £354,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Bromley (£1,043,799 vs £738,418).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonBexley has a crime rate of 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Bromley at 69.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in Bromley it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonFamilies may prefer Bromley, where 98.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.9% in Bexley. There are 76 schools in Bexley and 93 in Bromley.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Bromley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 93 |
| Primary | 60 | 74 |
| Secondary | 16 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 98.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 484.3 Mbps in Bexley and 429.4 Mbps in Bromley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 98.5% in Bromley. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 81.5% in Bromley.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (484 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bromley, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Bexley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,003 in Bromley. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Bromley.
Bromley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,719.3 in Bromley and £38,478 in Bexley. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 39.9 in Bromley. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 62.1% in Bromley. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 55% in Bromley. Bexley has a population of 245,892 and Bromley has 324,712.
| Indicator | Bexley | Bromley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 324,712 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £38,719.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 44.5% |
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