Is Bexley or Ealing better for families?

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

Is Bexley safer than Ealing?

No — Ealing has a lower crime rate (64 per 1,000 residents) compared to Bexley (69 per 1,000).

Is Bexley more expensive than Ealing?

No — Ealing is more expensive. Median property price in Ealing is £530k, compared to £430k in Bexley.

Which has better transport links, Bexley or Ealing?

Ealing has better transport connectivity (score 50/100 vs 31/100). .

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

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 Ealing — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

Ealing wins on 4 out of 8 metrics. Bexley wins 1.

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Head-to-head comparison

MetricBexleyEaling

Liveability56/10063/100 ✓

Median price£430k ✓£530k

Safety score83/10086/100 ✓

Crime rate /1k6964 ✓

Transport31/10050/100 ✓

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

AI Analysis

Ealing's transport score of 50/100 significantly outperforms Bexley's 31/100, making it the clear choice for commuters relying on public transit. However, Bexley offers better value at £430k median price versus Ealing's £530k, a £100k difference that could matter for budget-conscious buyers despite slightly higher crime (69 vs 64 per 1,000).

TransportEaling

SafetyEaling

SchoolsTie

ValueBexley

OverallEaling

Key trade-off

Pay £100k more for Ealing's superior transport connectivity, or save substantially in Bexley and accept a longer commute.

Best for

Bexley

Choose Bexley if you have a car, value affordability, and prioritize saving £100k on your home purchase.

Best for

Ealing

Choose Ealing if you depend on public transport, can afford the premium, and want a more liveable area (63 vs 56 liveability score).

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AI Analysis

TransportEaling

SafetyEaling

SchoolsTie

ValueBexley

OverallEaling

Key trade-off

Pay £100k more for Ealing's superior transport connectivity, or save substantially in Bexley and accept a longer commute.

Best for

Bexley

Choose Bexley if you have a car, value affordability, and prioritize saving £100k on your home purchase.

Best for

Ealing

Choose Ealing if you depend on public transport, can afford the premium, and want a more liveable area (63 vs 56 liveability score).