About Bexley

Bexley is a town in Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Welling and Falconwood.

School Ratings in Bexley

Bexley is served by 337 schools. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy and Bexley Grammar School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bexley

Property prices average £413K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £447K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bexley

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Bexley, with 93 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bexley

Bexley falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bexley

Most properties in Bexley can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,925 sales

Average Price £413K
£100 — £3M
Detached £549K 88
Semi £447K 2,053
Terraced £411K 1,109
Flat £229K 500

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

180 Primary
48 Secondary
109 Other
Danson Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Bexley Grammar School Secondary Outstanding 0.2 miles Hook Lane Primary School Primary 0.3 miles St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.4 miles Park View Academy Good 0.4 miles Falconwood & Welling Children's Centre 0.6 miles Aspire Academy Good 0.7 miles Welling School Secondary Requires Improvement 0.7 miles Foster's Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles East Wickham Primary Academy Primary Good 0.7 miles Blackfen School for Girls Secondary 0.7 miles Harris Academy Falconwood Secondary Good 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bexley IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Bexley among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
8/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
5/10
9,172 Children (0-15) 20%
29,056 Working Age 63%
10,490 Older (60+) 23%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bexley 416 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Bexley is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

105 Violence & Sexual Offences
93 Anti-Social Behaviour
40 Criminal Damage & Arson
34 Public Order
29 Vehicle Crime
28 Drugs
27 Other Theft
23 Shoplifting
10 Theft from Person
8 Burglary
8 Robbery
8 Other Crime
2 Weapons
1 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
Metropolitan Falconwood and Welling Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Welling Train Station 0.4 miles
Bexleyheath Train Station 1.2 miles
Falconwood Train Station 1.2 miles
Sidcup Train Station 1.8 miles
Albany Park Train Station 1.8 miles
Bexley Train Station 2.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Welling 0 yards Falconwood 0.6 miles Blackfen 0.9 miles Bexleyheath 1.2 miles East Wickham 1.2 miles Avery Hill 1.4 miles Plumstead Common 1.4 miles West Heath 1.4 miles Sidcup 1.9 miles Abbey Wood 1.9 miles Shooters Hill 2 miles Old Bexley 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Bexley
Ward Crayford
Constituency Bexleyheath and Crayford
Parish Bexley, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Bexley 5 people

Dave Gelly
Clarinetist
British music writer
Godfrey Huggins, 1st Viscount Malvern
Politician
Rhodesian Prime Minister (1883-1971)
Jim Knight
Politician
British politician (born 1965)
Robert Horne
Cricketer
British cricketer, played for France in 1900 Summer Olympics
Thom Puckey
Writer
British artist (born 1948)

Streets in DA16 30 shown View all streets

Anthony Road 2 Ashmore Grove 5 Avondale Road 2 Awliscombe Road 1 Axminster Crescent 10 Balliol Road 3 Baltimore Place 2 Barrington Road 1 Beal Close 3 Bellegrove Close 1 Bellegrove Parade 1 Bellegrove Road 20 Belmont Avenue 1 Bennett Close 1 Berwick Road 3 Bethel Road 2 Bideford Road 1 Birch Grove 3 Blake Close 1 Blenheim Drive 1 Bond Close 1 Bradenham Avenue 3 Brixham Road 4 Browning Close 1 Bruce Close 2 Buckingham Avenue 8 Budleigh Crescent 4 Burnell Avenue 3 Burns Close 1 Camborne Road 1

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