Bexley
§ This page gives an overview of the Bexley local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Bexley is a largely suburban borough in southeast London, known for its leafy streets, parks, and the historic Hall Place. It offers a quieter residential environment while maintaining rail links to central London.
Bexley Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Bexley local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Bexley can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Bexley.
Key Facts about Bexley
What region is Bexley in? Bexley is in the Greater London, an administrative region and a ceremonial county in England.
Is Bexley a city? No, Bexley is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Bexley? The local government for this district is: The London Borough of Bexley (London Borough).
▶ Official website of The London Borough of Bexley 🔗 bexley.gov.uk
Which police force covers Bexley? Policing in Bexley is provided by Metropolitan Police Service 🔗 met.police.uk, which serves 32 London Boroughs.
Bexley in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Bexley is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) London
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Outer London - East and North East
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Bexley and Greenwich
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Bexley
Bexley is divided into 3 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 75 of them are in Greater London (covering 32 London boroughs). We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Bexley
Bexley is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barnehurst
- Belvedere
- Bexleyheath
- Blackfen & Lamorbey
- Blendon & Penhill
- Crayford
- Crook Log
- East Wickham
- Erith
- Falconwood & Welling
- Longlands
- Northumberland Heath
- Sidcup
- Slade Green & Northend
- St Mary's & St James
- Thamesmead East
- West Heath
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Bexley
Bexley is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Bexley
Below is a list of post towns in Bexley, grouped by postcode area:
- DA ▸ Belvedere (DA17) ⁞ Bexley (DA5) ⁞ Bexleyheath (DA6 / DA7) ⁞ Erith (DA8 / DA18) ⁞ Sidcup (DA14 / DA15) ⁞ Welling (DA7 / DA16)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Bexley
Bexley covers 5 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bexley *
- Bromley *
- Dartford *
- Greenwich *
- Joyden's Wood *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Bexley.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Bexley
Bexley is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Bexley Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Southeastern ▸ Sidcup (DA15 7AW) ⁞ Welling (DA16 3DN) ⁞ Bexleyheath (DA7 4AA) ⁞ Slade Green (DA8 2NX) ⁞ Bexley (DA5 1AQ) ⁞ Crayford (DA1 3PY) ⁞ Barnehurst (DA7 6HQ) ⁞ Falconwood (SE9 2RN) ⁞ Albany Park (DA5 3HP) ⁞ Erith (DA8 1TY) ⁞ Belvedere (DA17 6JJ)
- TfL Rail ▸ Abbey Wood (SE2 9RH)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Bexley compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Bexley compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Bexley has 17 electoral wards.
Bexley has a population of 256,434 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Bexley
This chart shows the population trend for Bexley from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Bexley can be found on the ONS statistics for Bexley.