Town comparison
Bexley vs Grays
Which is better to live in? 8.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Grays wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Bexley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bexley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Grays
£372,903
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Grays
84.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Grays
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Grays
457.1
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Grays
69.8
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Grays
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Bexley commands an average of £504,078, compared with £372,903 in Grays – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Grays it is a flat at £210,246.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Bexley (£738,418 vs £539,402).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonResidents of Bexley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.2 per 1,000 versus 84.5 per 1,000 in Grays. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in Grays 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 90.9% in Grays. There are 76 schools in Bexley and 12 in Grays.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grays School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 12 schools (8 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Grays |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 12 |
| Primary | 60 | 8 |
| Secondary | 16 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 484.3 Mbps in Bexley and 457.1 Mbps in Grays. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 96.2% in Grays. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 87.8% in Grays.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (484 vs 457 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Grays leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Bexley averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,043 in Grays. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Grays.
Grays has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £35,318 in Grays. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 38.5 in Grays. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 63.3% in Grays. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 63% in Grays.
| Indicator | Bexley | Grays |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 44,340 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 26.2% |
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