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Bexley vs Dunton Green

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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 London

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBexleyDunton Green
Total Schools761
Primary601
Secondary160
% Top two bands90.9%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.

IndicatorBexleyDunton Green
Population245,8923,241
Median Age41.645.2
Median Household Income£38,478£35,408
Employment Rate60.2%58.4%
Owner Occupied68.6%71.5%
Degree-Level Qualified31.6%37.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bexley and Dunton Green?
Bexley and Dunton Green are approximately 11.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bexley or Dunton Green?
Dunton Green is cheaper, with an average house price of £458,681.
Is Bexley or Dunton Green safer?
Dunton Green has the lower crime rate at 52.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bexley or Dunton Green?
Dunton Green has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bexley or Dunton Green?
Bexley has faster average broadband at 484.3 Mbps.

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