West Heath
Strong on safety, weaker on schools
This public area guide compares West Heath in Bexley using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is West Heath a good place to live?
West Heath may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Bexley below.
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West Heath at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in West Heath
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.18 per 1,000 people
Percentile
78th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in West Heath
House prices
Average sold price
£501,171
Percentile
88th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in West Heath
Flood risk in West Heath
Transport in West Heath
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is West Heath a good place to live?
West Heath may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is West Heath safe?
West Heath ranks in the 78th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in West Heath?
The average sold price is £501,171, with house prices in the 88th percentile nationally.
How are schools in West Heath?
Schools rank in the 19th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near West Heath?
Nearby public profiles include Falconwood & Welling in Bexley and St. Mary's & St. James East in Bexley.
