Bexley vs Cuxton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cuxton offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Cuxton
£409,788
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Cuxton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Cuxton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Cuxton
403.5
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Cuxton
71.1
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Cuxton
£31,931
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonBuyers will find Cuxton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £409,788 versus £504,078 in Bexley. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Cuxton it is a terraced at £335,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 44% pricier in Bexley (£527,152 vs £365,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuxton prices grew faster — 34% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime rate data is not available for both Bexley and Cuxton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonSchool quality favours Cuxton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.9% in Bexley.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 2 |
| Primary | 60 | 2 |
| Secondary | 16 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bexley enjoy 484.3 Mbps on average, while Cuxton lags behind at 403.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 95.1% in Cuxton. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 75.1% in Cuxton.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (484 vs 404 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cuxton is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Bexley's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,086 in Cuxton. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Cuxton.
Cuxton has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bexley has a population of 245,892 while Cuxton has 3,039. Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 41.9 in Cuxton. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 59.8% in Cuxton.
| Indicator | Bexley | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 3,039 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £31,931 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 28.3% |
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