About Bexleyheath

Bexleyheath is a town in Bexley, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Barnehurst and Welling.

School Ratings in Bexleyheath

Families in Bexleyheath have access to 300 local schools. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bexleyheath

Homes sell for an average of £453K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £475K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bexleyheath

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bexleyheath, with 94 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bexleyheath

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bexleyheath among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bexleyheath

Bexleyheath benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,994 sales

Average Price £453K
£100 £40.96M
Detached £603K 447
Semi £475K 2,712
Terraced £415K 1,380
Flat £268K 1,278

Deprivation and Employment in Bexleyheath IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bexleyheath experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
7/10
Housing
9/10
Living Environment
6/10
11,368 Children (0-15) 20%
35,372 Working Age 61%
14,768 Older (60+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 20.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.4% 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 Bexleyheath 564 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Bexleyheath are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

173 Violence & Sexual Offences
94 Anti-Social Behaviour
50 Vehicle Crime
42 Criminal Damage & Arson
42 Public Order
41 Shoplifting
36 Drugs
31 Other Theft
22 Burglary
11 Other Crime
10 Theft from Person
6 Robbery
5 Weapons
1 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
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

Bexleyheath Train Station 0.3 miles
Barnehurst Train Station 1.1 miles
Bexley Train Station 1.4 miles
Welling Train Station 1.5 miles
Albany Park Train Station 1.6 miles
Crayford Train Station 2 miles

Location

Local Government

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

Notable & Famous People from Bexleyheath 2 people

Kate Bush
Singer
English singer, pianist and songwriter (born 1958)
Liam Ridgewell
Association football coach
English association football player