Town comparison
Bexley vs Greenwich
Which is better to live in? 3.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Greenwich is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Bexley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greenwich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Greenwich
£433,844
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Greenwich
90.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Greenwich
95.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Greenwich
454.1
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Greenwich
74.4
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Greenwich
£39,790
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonAt £433,844, Greenwich undercuts Bexley (£504,078) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Greenwich it is a flat at £374,023.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Greenwich (£374,023 vs £267,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonBexley has a crime rate of 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48% lower than Greenwich at 90.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in Greenwich 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 Greenwich, which has 78 schools, the figure is 95.7%.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Greenwich School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 78 schools (62 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Greenwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 78 |
| Primary | 60 | 62 |
| Secondary | 16 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 95.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bexley averages 484.3 Mbps – ahead of Greenwich's 454.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 98% in Greenwich. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 87.4% in Greenwich.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (484 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Greenwich, scoring 74.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Bexley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £808 in Greenwich. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 76.2% in Greenwich.
Greenwich has more energy-efficient housing — 76.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,790 in Greenwich and £38,478 in Bexley. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 37 in Greenwich. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 62.2% in Greenwich. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 41.1% in Greenwich. Bexley has a population of 245,892 and Greenwich has 287,796.
| Indicator | Bexley | Greenwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 287,796 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 37 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £39,790 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 41.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 45.7% |
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