Bexley vs Joyden's Wood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Joyden's Wood offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. For families, Joyden's Wood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Joyden's Wood
£409,875
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Joyden's Wood
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Joyden's Wood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Joyden's Wood
444.4
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Joyden's Wood
71.4
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Joyden's Wood
£36,754
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Joyden's Wood is £409,875, which is 23% less than Bexley at £504,078. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Joyden's Wood it is a flat at £245,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Bexley (£468,536 vs £368,190).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs -21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime rate data is not available for both Bexley and Joyden's Wood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonJoyden's Wood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Bexley. Bexley has 76 schools in total, while Joyden's Wood has 2.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Joyden's Wood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Joyden's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 2 |
| Primary | 60 | 2 |
| Secondary | 16 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bexley offers faster average downloads at 484.3 Mbps, compared to 444.4 Mbps in Joyden's Wood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 98.6% in Joyden's Wood. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 87% in Joyden's Wood.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (484 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Joyden's Wood 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 £994 in Joyden's Wood. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.9% in Joyden's Wood.
Joyden's Wood has more energy-efficient housing — 64.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £36,753.5 in Joyden's Wood. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 40.4 in Joyden's Wood. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 62.6% in Joyden's Wood. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 67.1% in Joyden's Wood.
| Indicator | Bexley | Joyden's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 4,912 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 40.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £36,753.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 32% |
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