Town comparison
Bexley vs City and County of the City of London
Which is better to live in? 10.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bexley offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Bexley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, City And County Of The City Of London edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
City and County of the City of London
£660,000
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
City and County of the City of London
573.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
City and County of the City of London
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
City and County of the City of London
62
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
City and County of the City of London
72.9
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
City and County of the City of London
£40,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Bexley is £504,078, which is 24% less than City And County Of The City Of London at £660,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 4 years, City And County Of The City Of London prices grew faster — 74% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonWith 61.2 offences per 1,000 people, Bexley is the safer of the two – 837% lower than City And County Of The City Of London's 573.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in City And County Of The City Of London it is other-theft.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bexley's most common crime is violent crime; in City And County Of The City Of London it's other theft.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonCity And County Of The City Of London has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Bexley. Bexley has 76 schools in total, while City And County Of The City Of London has 1.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
City and County of the City of London School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 1 |
| Primary | 60 | 1 |
| Secondary | 16 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bexley offers faster average downloads at 484.3 Mbps, compared to 62.0 Mbps in City And County Of The City Of London. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 10.9% in City And County Of The City Of London. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 8.5% in City And County Of The City Of London.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 681% on average download speed (484 vs 62 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in City And County Of The City Of London are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.9 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Bexley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £798 in City And County Of The City Of London. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 77.2% in City And County Of The City Of London.
City And County Of The City Of London has more energy-efficient housing — 77.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,915.3 in City And County Of The City Of London and £38,478 in Bexley. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 36.6 in City And County Of The City Of London. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 63.8% in City And County Of The City Of London. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 27.7% in City And County Of The City Of London.
| Indicator | Bexley | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 7,820 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 36.6 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £40,915.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 27.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 58.4% |
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