Bexley vs Tilbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Tilbury is about 61% cheaper on average. Bexley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tilbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Tilbury
£313,948
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Tilbury
84.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Tilbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Tilbury
391.1
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Tilbury
69.8
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Tilbury
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonBuyers will find Tilbury more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £313,948 versus £504,078 in Bexley. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Tilbury it is a flat at £191,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 50% pricier in Bexley (£468,536 vs £312,594).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexley prices grew faster — 30% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonWith 61.2 offences per 1,000 people, Bexley is the safer of the two – 38% lower than Tilbury's 84.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in Tilbury 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 LondonSchool quality favours Tilbury: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.9% in Bexley.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tilbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 3 |
| Primary | 60 | 3 |
| Secondary | 16 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bexley enjoy 484.3 Mbps on average, while Tilbury lags behind at 391.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 89.8% in Tilbury. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 75.4% in Tilbury.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (484 vs 391 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Tilbury is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Bexley's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,043 in Tilbury. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Tilbury.
Tilbury has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bexley has a population of 245,892 while Tilbury has 14,187. Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £35,318 in Tilbury. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 38.5 in Tilbury. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 63% in Tilbury.
| Indicator | Bexley | Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 14,187 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 26.2% |
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