Town comparison
Bexley vs Sevenoaks
Which is better to live in? 12.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bexley offers lower property prices by roughly 41%. Sevenoaks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sevenoaks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Sevenoaks
£857,786
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Sevenoaks
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Sevenoaks
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Sevenoaks
402.9
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Sevenoaks
67.5
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Sevenoaks
£35,408
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Bexley is £504,078, which is 41% less than Sevenoaks at £857,786. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Sevenoaks it is a flat at £371,504.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Sevenoaks (£1,285,137 vs £738,418).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Sevenoaks (52.8 per 1,000) compared to Bexley (61.2 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in Sevenoaks 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 LondonSevenoaks has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Bexley. Bexley has 76 schools in total, while Sevenoaks has 9.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sevenoaks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Sevenoaks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 9 |
| Primary | 60 | 7 |
| Secondary | 16 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bexley offers faster average downloads at 484.3 Mbps, compared to 402.9 Mbps in Sevenoaks. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 96.7% in Sevenoaks. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 77.2% in Sevenoaks.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (484 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bexley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band C) versus 67.5 (band C) in Sevenoaks. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,474 in Sevenoaks. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Sevenoaks.
Bexley has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £35,408 in Sevenoaks. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 45.2 in Sevenoaks. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 58.4% in Sevenoaks. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 71.5% in Sevenoaks.
| Indicator | Bexley | Sevenoaks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 26,722 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £35,408 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 37.3% |
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