Bexley is a suburban town in south‑east London, lying within the London Borough of Bexley and about 12 miles from central London. Historically part of Kent, it still retains a village feel around a compact high street and conservation area, with notable historic sites such as the Tudor manor of Hall Place and the parish church set among older buildings.
Geographically the town sits on the valley of the River Cray and benefits from parks and green spaces nearby, including the larger open areas around Bexleyheath. Today it is largely a commuter and family‑oriented suburb with good rail links into London, a local economy of independent shops and services, and a mix of Victorian and 20th‑century housing that reflects its gradual suburban growth.