Bexley vs Meopham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bexley is about 17% cheaper on average. For families, Meopham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Meopham
£606,701
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Meopham
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Meopham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Meopham
297.6
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Meopham
70.9
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Meopham
£33,519
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Bexley is £504,078, which is 17% less than Meopham at £606,701. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Meopham it is a flat at £227,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Bexley (£267,125 vs £227,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime rate data is not available for both Bexley and Meopham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonMeopham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Bexley. Bexley has 76 schools in total, while Meopham has 2.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Meopham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 2 |
| Primary | 60 | 1 |
| Secondary | 16 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bexley offers faster average downloads at 484.3 Mbps, compared to 297.6 Mbps in Meopham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 89.3% in Meopham. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 50.9% in Meopham.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (484 vs 298 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Meopham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Bexley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,158 in Meopham. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Meopham.
Meopham has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £33,518.5 in Meopham. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 42.3 in Meopham. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 60.8% in Meopham. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 67.3% in Meopham.
| Indicator | Bexley | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 4,349 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £33,518.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 32.2% |
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