Town comparison
Bexley vs Islington
Which is better to live in? 11.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bexley offers lower property prices by roughly 45%. Bexley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Islington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Islington
£924,225
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Islington
133.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Islington
97.6%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Islington
465.6
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Islington
71.4
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Islington
£41,317
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Bexley is £504,078, which is 45% less than Islington at £924,225. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Islington it is a flat at £678,251.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 76% pricier in Islington (£2,216,309 vs £527,152).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonWith 61.2 offences per 1,000 people, Bexley is the safer of the two – 118% lower than Islington's 133.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in Islington 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 LondonIslington has 97.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Bexley. Bexley has 76 schools in total, while Islington has 49.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Islington School Inspection Breakdown
97.6% of 49 schools (39 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Islington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 49 |
| Primary | 60 | 39 |
| Secondary | 16 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 97.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bexley offers faster average downloads at 484.3 Mbps, compared to 465.6 Mbps in Islington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 98.5% in Islington. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 91.6% in Islington.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (484 vs 466 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Islington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Bexley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £886 in Islington. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Islington.
Islington has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,317.3 in Islington and £38,478 in Bexley. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 36.7 in Islington. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 61.4% in Islington. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 27% in Islington.
| Indicator | Bexley | Islington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 216,751 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 36.7 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £41,317.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 61.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 27% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 55.4% |
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