Bexley vs Redbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Redbridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Bexley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Redbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Redbridge
£483,023
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Redbridge
73.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Redbridge
98.1%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Redbridge
474.4
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Redbridge
71.3
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Redbridge
£37,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Bexley commands an average of £504,078, compared with £483,023 in Redbridge – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Redbridge it is a flat at £231,124.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Redbridge (£658,138 vs £527,152).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonBexley has a crime rate of 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21% lower than Redbridge at 73.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in Redbridge 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 LondonFamilies may prefer Redbridge, where 98.1% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.9% in Bexley. There are 76 schools in Bexley and 71 in Redbridge.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redbridge School Inspection Breakdown
98.1% of 71 schools (53 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Redbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 71 |
| Primary | 60 | 53 |
| Secondary | 16 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 98.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 484.3 Mbps in Bexley and 474.4 Mbps in Redbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 97.2% in Redbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 94% in Redbridge.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (484 vs 474 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Redbridge, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Bexley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,018 in Redbridge. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Redbridge.
Redbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £37,027 in Redbridge. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 37.9 in Redbridge. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 58.5% in Redbridge. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 57.1% in Redbridge. Bexley has a population of 245,892 and Redbridge has 308,268.
| Indicator | Bexley | Redbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 308,268 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 37.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £37,027 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 57.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 42.4% |
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