Bexley: population and statistics
Bexley has a population of 257,103 (2025) across 60.6 km², or 4,245 people per km². It ranks 82 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 257,103 residents
- 60.6 km²
- 4,245 people/km²
Bexley in numbers
Population of Bexley over time
Bexley had 241,427 residents in 2015 and 257,103 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 246,924 |
| 2021 | 246,637 |
| 2022 | 247,977 |
| 2023 | 252,070 |
| 2024 | 256,288 |
| 2025 | 257,103 |
All indicators for Bexley
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Bexley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.9% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 283 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.7% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 49 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bexley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 101,950 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 87 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 51.6% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 30 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 9.8% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 308 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 95,300 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 84 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 75.3% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 245 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 24.7% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 69 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 70.0% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 101 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.3% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 237 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.7% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 145 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £413,343 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 69 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.0% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 188 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bexley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 73 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 79.4% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 103 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.9% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 112 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bexley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,820 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 95 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 38.2 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 263 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,680 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 92 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £43,969 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 65 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Bexley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.9% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 111 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.4% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 142 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bexley | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 22.4% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 108 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Bexley ranks 22 by population.
Dwellings built since 2000: 9.8% in Bexley, compared with an average of 18.5% in London and 18.6% across the UK.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Bexley, compared with an average of 0.1% in London and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 22.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,483 football pitches.
- 14.9 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Dartford, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Croydon (410,085 residents), 20 km away.
Business sectors: Bexley
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction22.1% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.7% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.2% ×1.2
Where is Bexley?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bexley?
Bexley has 257,103 residents (2025), ranking 82 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Bexley?
Bexley covers 60.6 km², with a density of 4,245 people per km².
Is the population of Bexley growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bexley went from 241,427 to 257,103, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Bexley?
Bexley is in London (region). Latitude 51.456, longitude 0.154.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Bexley?
In Bexley, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 9.8% (2026), ranking 308 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Bexley?
In Bexley, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border Bexley?
The nearest to Bexley are Dartford (7.9 km), Barking and Dagenham (10 km), Newham (11 km), Bromley (11 km), Greenwich (11 km).