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Pop. 249,000Cost of Living in Bexley
Average House Price
£617.1k
+113%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£53,019
+36%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£2,456/mo
+105%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£1,923
Band D / yr
Energy
£150
/ mo
Water
£35.00
/ mo
Broadband
£39.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£91.80
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Bexley
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£617,120
Detached£1,142,400
Semi-detached£728,000
Terraced£632,800
Flat / Apartment£492,800
House prices in Bexley have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Bexley
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£53,019
Mean£61,204
Median hourly rate£26.05/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£36,166
Upper quartile (75th)£73,295
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+35.8%£13,980 above national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Bexley
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Bexley each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £2,456 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £160 |
| Utilities | Energy | £150 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £39.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £237 |
| Food | Groceries | £341 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £193 |
| Estimated Total | £3,611 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport
Transport Costs in Bexley
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£91.80
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.82
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£237
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Bexley
- What is the average house price in Bexley?
- The average house price in Bexley is £617,120, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £1,142,400, while flats and apartments average £492,800. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Bexley?
- The median annual salary in Bexley is £53,019, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £13,980 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £36,166 (lower quartile) to £73,295 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Bexley?
- Average monthly rent in Bexley is £2,456 per month. Rents have increased by +0.1% over the past year.
- Is Bexley an affordable place to live?
- Bexley is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 56% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £2,456, while the median annual salary is £53,019 (approximately £4,418 per month before tax).
- How does Bexley compare to London?
- The average house price in Bexley is £617,120, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Bexley is £66,120 more expensive than the London average.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Bexley?
- House prices in Bexley are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £617,120 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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