Bexley vs Lewisham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Lewisham wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Bexley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lewisham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Lewisham
£494,356
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Lewisham
93.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Lewisham
98.4%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Lewisham
438.7
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Lewisham
71.6
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Lewisham
£37,611
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonAt £494,356, Lewisham undercuts Bexley (£504,078) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Lewisham it is a flat at £316,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Lewisham (£662,426 vs £527,152).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonResidents of Bexley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.2 per 1,000 versus 93.8 per 1,000 in Lewisham. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in Lewisham 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 Lewisham, which has 77 schools, the figure is 98.4%.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lewisham School Inspection Breakdown
98.4% of 77 schools (63 primary, 14 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Lewisham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 77 |
| Primary | 60 | 63 |
| Secondary | 16 | 14 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 98.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bexley averages 484.3 Mbps – ahead of Lewisham's 438.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 98.8% in Lewisham. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 82.1% in Lewisham.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (484 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Lewisham, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Bexley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £799 in Lewisham. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.7% in Lewisham.
Lewisham has more energy-efficient housing — 73.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £37,611 in Lewisham. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 37.2 in Lewisham. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 64.2% in Lewisham. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 41.9% in Lewisham. Bexley has a population of 245,892 and Lewisham has 300,764.
| Indicator | Bexley | Lewisham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 300,764 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 37.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £37,611 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 41.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 49.8% |
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