Bexley vs Westerham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bexley wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Westerham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bexley
£504,078
Westerham
£632,891
Crime Rate
Bexley
61.2
Westerham
52.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexley
90.9%
Westerham
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bexley
484.3
Westerham
370.7
EPC Rating
Bexley
69.3
Westerham
67.2
Median Income
Bexley
£38,478
Westerham
£36,256
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Westerham commands an average of £632,891, compared with £504,078 in Bexley – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Bexley is a flat at £267,125, while in Westerham it is a flat at £302,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Bexley (£468,536 vs £419,744).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Westerham prices grew faster — 49% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonResidents of Westerham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.5 per 1,000 versus 61.2 per 1,000 in Bexley. The most common crime category in Bexley is violent-crime, while in Westerham 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 data is not fully available for both Bexley and Westerham. Bexley has 76 schools and Westerham has 1 schools.
Bexley School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 76 schools (60 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Westerham School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bexley | Westerham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 76 | 1 |
| Primary | 60 | 1 |
| Secondary | 16 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 484.3 Mbps in Bexley and 370.7 Mbps in Westerham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bexley and 92.4% in Westerham. Gigabit availability stands at 96.4% in Bexley and 70.3% in Westerham.
Bexley is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (484 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bexley, scoring 69.3 on average (band C) compared to 67.2 (band C) in Westerham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,052 in Bexley and £1,320 in Westerham. 58.2% of homes in Bexley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.1% in Westerham.
Bexley has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 50.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,478 in Bexley and £36,256 in Westerham. The median age is 41.6 in Bexley and 44.4 in Westerham. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bexley and 59.9% in Westerham. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bexley versus 71.5% in Westerham. Bexley has a population of 245,892 and Westerham has 3,390.
| Indicator | Bexley | Westerham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,892 | 3,390 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,478 | £36,256 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 39.2% |
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