St Michael's
Bexley 013 · 5 sub-areas · 8,463 residents
Bexley 013 is a residential pocket of the London Borough of Bexley, home to around 8,400 people and dominated by owner-occupied housing. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,520 a month — noticeably below the London average. With a rail commute to central London of roughly 10 minutes, it punches well above its weight for connectivity.
St Michael's is a commuter neighbourhood within Bexley — train into London runs in around 11 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in St Michael's?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,531 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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St Michael's in Bexley
Living in St Michael's
What stands out about this part of Bexley is how settled it feels. Over three-quarters of homes are owner-occupied — 76% — which is well above what you'd expect in most of Greater London, and the neighbourhood has the calm, established feel that comes with it. Families and couples with children make up a significant share of households, and the age spread is unusually even, with no single age group dominating.
On cost, you're looking at a median rent of around £1,530 a month across all bedroom sizes — affordable by London standards but not without trade-offs. Rents rose around 7.6% year-on-year, which is meaningful pressure if you're renewing a lease. For buyers, the median sale price is around £447,000, and the deposit-saving timeline sits at about 6.1 years on typical local salaries. That's achievable compared to inner London, where the clock runs considerably longer.
Who lives here? Primarily owner-occupying families and established couples — the kind of demographic you'd associate with outer London suburbs rather than anything resembling zone 2. Around a third of residents work from home, which has reinforced the area's appeal for those who want more space without sacrificing the option of a fast rail commute when they need it. Only about 22% rely on public transport to get to work, with cars remaining the dominant choice for day-to-day travel.
For practical moves: the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 850 metres away — around an 11-minute walk — and from there you can reach a major employment hub in about 10 minutes by public transport. Broadband is strong, with 100% gigabit coverage across the neighbourhood. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bexley 013 a nice place to live?
- For families and owner-occupiers, it's a solid outer London option. The neighbourhood is settled, owner-occupied (76% of homes), and has a crime rate well below the national average at around 58.5 per 1,000 residents. The trade-off is that nearby school quality is patchy, with only around a quarter of schools within catchment distance rated Good or Outstanding.
- What is the rent in Bexley 013?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £1,220 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,520, and a three-bedroom around £1,860. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 7.6% year-on-year, so factor in renewal pressure when budgeting.
- Is Bexley 013 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 58.5 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area also scores in the less-deprived half of the national deprivation index, which correlates with the calmer crime picture.
- What's the commute from Bexley 013 to central London?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 850 metres away — an 11-minute walk — and from there you can reach a major employment hub in around 10 minutes by public transport. It's one of the area's strongest cards for London workers.
- Who lives in Bexley 013?
- Mostly owner-occupying families and established couples. Over 76% of homes are owner-occupied, and couples with children make up a significant share of households. Around a third of residents work from home. It's a settled, outer-suburban demographic rather than a young-renter neighbourhood.
- What schools are near Bexley 013?
- There are 96 schools within 2 km, so options are plentiful. However, only around 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,340 metres away. Individual Ofsted reports and catchment checks are essential here.
- Is Bexley 013 affordable compared to the rest of London?
- By London standards, yes. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £1,520 a month, which is well below what you'd pay in inner or central London. For buyers, the median sale price is around £447,000 — accessible by London norms, with a deposit-saving horizon of about six years on typical local salaries.