Bexley vs Dunton Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dunton Green wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Dunton Green has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunton Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Dunton Green
£458,681
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Dunton Green
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Dunton Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Dunton Green
402.9
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Dunton Green
67.5
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Dunton Green
£35,408
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonAt £458,681, Dunton Green undercuts Bexley (£504,078) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Dunton Green it is a flat at £276,670.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Dunton Green (£1,028,500 vs £738,418).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonResidents of Dunton Green experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.8 per 1,000 versus 61.2 per 1,000 in Bexley. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in Dunton Green 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 LondonOf the 76 schools in Bexley, 90.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dunton Green, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunton Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 1 |
| Primary | 60 | 1 |
| Secondary | 16 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bexley averages 484.3 Mbps – ahead of Dunton Green's 402.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 96.7% in Dunton Green. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 77.2% in Dunton Green.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (484 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bexley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (C), while Dunton Green averages 67.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,474 in Dunton Green. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Dunton Green.
Bexley has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £35,408 in Dunton Green. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 45.2 in Dunton Green. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 71.5% in Dunton Green. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 58.4% in Dunton Green.
| Indicator | Bexley | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 3,241 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £35,408 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 37.3% |
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