Is Bexley Borough still a Great Place to Invest?

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Bexley is a fantastic place for families, retired couples or those wishing to travel or commute into London or further afield.

It is situated 14 miles south east from the centre of London sitting on the border with the rolling hills of Kent. It is one of the greenest London boroughs with over 100 parks, as well as a walking route along the River Thames. It is hardy surprising that first-time buyers and families have chosen to settle in the area long-term.

Although Bexley offers a village feel, it is very well connected with Greenwich, Bromley and Dartford nearby, with excellent rail, road and bus links into London. The average train time from Bexley to central London is just 38 minutes with its main line station linking London Bridge, London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street. Alternatively, if you are travelling by car, the A20 and A2 run through the centre of the borough before joining up to travel directly into Canary Wharf and towards the City.

Overall safety and reasonable house prices make it a prime choice for many people. One of the many selling points of the borough are its house prices: with the average price cheaper than the London average. Properties in the area tend to be a mix of commuter-friendly apartments, large period houses with generously proportioned plots and semi-detached properties, which makes it a fantastic place to invest in.

Residents can also rest assured when it comes to crime rates because according to Metropolitan Police data, it's the second safest borough in London with vandalism and violent crime lower than the UK average.

Bexley also offers an excellent range of good primary schools and some of the best independent and grammar schools in the country, making it highly attractive for growing families.
If you stroll down the attractive high street you'll find many independent cafes and boutiques alongside a plethora of bakeries, butchers and independent stores. For a spot of more conventional retail therapy, nearby Broadway Shopping Centre has more than 60 stores while the major supermarkets can be found throughout Bexley.

A major selling point for many families is that there are also many green spaces with Danson Park in Welling being the largest with 75 hectares of trees, sports facilities, cycle routes and beautiful lake and nature reserve.

Bexley has a variety of cultural offerings including: two good theatres, the Edward Alderton Theatre and the Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre, along with a Grade 1 listed stately home, Hill Place and Gardens built during the 1500s, as well as the atmospheric ruins at Lesnes Abbey.

There are so many things to see and do in Bexley for all the family and along side excellent housing, schools and transport links, it is hardly surprising that it is a highly desirable place to live and invest in.

If you are thinking of investing in bricks and mortar in Bexley Borough, it is important to do things correctly as making money won’t be as easy as it has been over the last twenty years.  With a greater number of properties on the market; comes greater choice. Don’t buy the first thing you see, buy with your head as well as your heart.

We, like most agents, will freely give that advice to you at no cost or commitment to you.

Call our team now on: 01322 559955 or pop into one of our offices:

Bexley:

67 Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1AA

Sidcup:

90 Sidcup High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6DS

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