Is Bexley or Lewisham better for families?

Bexley tends to be better for families, with comparable schools and lower crime rates.

Is Bexley safer than Lewisham?

Yes — Bexley has a lower crime rate (69 per 1,000 residents) compared to Lewisham (90 per 1,000).

Is Bexley more expensive than Lewisham?

No — Lewisham is more expensive. Median property price in Lewisham is £460k, compared to £430k in Bexley.

Which has better transport links, Bexley or Lewisham?

Lewisham has better transport connectivity (score 40/100 vs 31/100). .

Which is better for first-time buyers, Bexley or Lewisham?

For first-time buyers, Bexley is more accessible on price (£430k median). Use LondonIQ's affordability calculator to see stamp duty costs and required income for specific postcodes.

Bexley vs Lewisham — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

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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AI Analysis

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.