Town comparison
Bexley vs West Kingsdown
Which is better to live in? 9.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bexley wins on house prices with a 7% gap. West Kingsdown has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, West Kingsdown edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
West Kingsdown
£542,945
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
West Kingsdown
52.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
West Kingsdown
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
West Kingsdown
369.7
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
West Kingsdown
70.1
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
West Kingsdown
£33,015
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonAt £504,078, Bexley undercuts West Kingsdown (£542,945) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in West Kingsdown it is a flat at £325,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Bexley (£468,536 vs £350,050).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, West Kingsdown prices grew faster — 44% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonResidents of West Kingsdown experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.7 per 1,000 versus 61.2 per 1,000 in Bexley. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in West Kingsdown 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 West Kingsdown, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
West Kingsdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexley | West Kingsdown |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 1 |
| Primary | 60 | 1 |
| Secondary | 16 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bexley averages 484.3 Mbps – ahead of West Kingsdown's 369.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 87.1% in West Kingsdown. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 70.6% in West Kingsdown.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (484 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
West Kingsdown leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Bexley averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,232 in West Kingsdown. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in West Kingsdown.
West Kingsdown has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £33,015 in West Kingsdown. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 43.4 in West Kingsdown. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 67.9% in West Kingsdown. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 59.4% in West Kingsdown.
| Indicator | Bexley | West Kingsdown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 4,306 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £33,015 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 32.2% |
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