Key differences
Transport: Newham (52/100) is ahead of Bexley (32/100)
Crime rate /1k: Bexley (81) is ahead of Newham (101)
Liveability: Newham (65/100) is ahead of Bexley (57/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Newham has a stronger transport score — 52/100 vs 32/100. Bexley is more affordable at £391k median vs £450k.
Bexley is cheaper, but Newham scores higher on transport.
Best for
Bexley
Bexley suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Newham
Newham is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Bexley vs Newham: what the data says
Overall, Newham scores higher on liveability (57/100 vs 65/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Bexley is more affordable — median price £391k vs £450k in Newham, a difference of around 13%. Over the past year prices changed -0.9% in Bexley and -0.8% in Newham.
Bexley has a lower crime rate (81 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 101 in Newham). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Newham edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 52/100 vs 32/100).
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