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Bexley vs Croydon: which is the better place to live?
Is Bexley or Croydon a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Bexley and Croydon across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Croydon wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 62.4/100 versus 62.3/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Bexley | Croydon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 62.3/100 | 62.4/100 | Croydon |
| Better value | 54.5 | 49.8 | Bexley |
| For families | 86.2 | 86.5 | Croydon |
| For commuters | 68.8 | 45.9 | Bexley |
| For healthcare access | 0 | 39.4 | Croydon |
| Avg house price | £408,488 | £395,442 | Croydon (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,366 | £2,600 | Bexley (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 83.3% | 83.9% | Croydon |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 92.4% | 87.5% | Bexley |
| Gera GP Access score | 0 | 39.4 | Croydon |
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Croydon wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 62.4/100 vs 62.3/100.
| Verdict | Bexley | Croydon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62.3 | 62.4 | Croydon (+0.1) |
| Better value | 54.5 | 49.8 | Bexley (+4.7) |
| For families | 86.2 | 86.5 | Croydon (+0.3) |
| For commuters | 68.8 | 45.9 | Bexley (+22.9) |
| For healthcare access | 0 | 39.4 | Croydon (+39.4) |
| Measure | Bexley | Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £408,488 | £395,442 |
| Band D council tax | £2,366 | £2,600 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 83.3% | 83.9% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 92.4% | 87.5% |
| Gera GP Access score | 0 | 39.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bexley or Croydon a better place to live overall?
- Croydon scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 62.4/100 versus 62.3/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.1 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Bexley or Croydon?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Bexley is better value. Average house prices are £408,488 in Bexley and £395,442 in Croydon; Band D council tax is £2,366 versus £2,600 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Bexley or Croydon better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Croydon comes out ahead for families. Bexley has 83.3% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.7 per 1,000; Croydon has 83.9% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Bexley or Croydon?
- For connectivity, Bexley has 92.4% gigabit-capable premises and Croydon has 87.5% (Ofcom, June 2026). Bexley leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Bexley or Croydon?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Bexley scores 0 (South East London ICB) and Croydon scores 39.4 (South West London ICB). Croydon has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).