Bexley vs Croydon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Croydon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Bexley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bexley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Croydon
£487,682
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Croydon
80.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Croydon
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Croydon
423
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Croydon
69.8
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Croydon
£37,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Bexley commands an average of £504,078, compared with £487,682 in Croydon – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Croydon it is a flat at £261,008.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Bexley (£468,536 vs £410,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonBexley has a crime rate of 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32% lower than Croydon at 80.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in Croydon 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 Bexley, where 90.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.8% in Croydon. There are 76 schools in Bexley and 112 in Croydon.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Croydon School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 112 schools (87 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 112 |
| Primary | 60 | 87 |
| Secondary | 16 | 25 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 484.3 Mbps in Bexley and 423.0 Mbps in Croydon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 94.5% in Croydon. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 82.4% in Croydon.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (484 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Croydon, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Bexley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,020 in Croydon. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Croydon.
Croydon has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £37,541 in Croydon. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 40.2 in Croydon. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 62% in Croydon. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 59.6% in Croydon. Bexley has a population of 245,892 and Croydon has 389,242.
| Indicator | Bexley | Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 389,242 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 40.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £37,541 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 40.4% |
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