Town comparison
Bexley vs Gravesend
Which is better to live in? 10.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Gravesend is about 37% cheaper on average. For families, Gravesend edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Gravesend
£366,729
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Gravesend
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Gravesend
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Gravesend
436.9
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Gravesend
69.5
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Gravesend
£30,996
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonBuyers will find Gravesend more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £366,729 versus £504,078 in Bexley. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Gravesend it is a flat at £171,751.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Bexley (£267,125 vs £171,751).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime rate data is not available for both Bexley and Gravesend at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonSchool quality favours Gravesend: 91.7% 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.
Gravesend School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 15 schools (10 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 15 |
| Primary | 60 | 10 |
| Secondary | 16 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bexley enjoy 484.3 Mbps on average, while Gravesend lags behind at 436.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 97.7% in Gravesend. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 82.4% in Gravesend.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (484 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Gravesend is band C (score 69.5), ahead of Bexley's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,139 in Gravesend. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Gravesend.
Gravesend has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bexley has a population of 245,892 while Gravesend has 57,553. Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £30,996 in Gravesend. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 41.6 in Gravesend. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 58.8% in Gravesend.
| Indicator | Bexley | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 57,553 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £30,996 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 26.7% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Bexley and Gravesend?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bexley or Gravesend?
Is Bexley or Gravesend safer?
Which has better schools, Bexley or Gravesend?
Which has faster broadband, Bexley or Gravesend?
Keep exploring