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Bexley vs Lewisham

Side-by-side comparison across crime, schools, property prices and transport — based on LondonIQ's London data.

Bexley
56/100 liveability
Lewisham
62/100 liveability
Bexley wins on 3 out of 8 metrics. Lewisham wins 2.
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Head-to-head comparison

MetricBexleyLewisham
Liveability56/10062/100 ✓
Median price£430k ✓£460k
Safety score83/100 ✓79/100
Crime rate /1k69 ✓90
Transport31/10040/100 ✓
Zone 1 commute— min— min
Good schools—%—%
Investment score—/100—/100

AI Analysis

Bexley is significantly safer with a crime rate of 69 per 1,000 compared to Lewisham's 90, making it the clear choice for safety-conscious residents. However, Lewisham offers substantially better transport connectivity at 40/100 versus Bexley's 31/100, and slightly higher liveability at 62/100. Bexley is also £30k cheaper at median £430k versus £460k.

TransportLewisham
SafetyBexley
SchoolsTie
ValueBexley
OverallLewisham
Key trade-off

Choose Bexley for safety and affordability, or Lewisham for transport access and urban amenities.

Best for

Bexley

Bexley suits security-focused buyers and families prioritizing lower crime rates and saving £30k on property costs.

Best for

Lewisham

Lewisham suits commuters and urban professionals who need reliable public transport and value walkable neighbourhoods over peak safety metrics.

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