Man and van in Bexley
Mostly 1930s semis with a drive the van can back onto, restricted parking in just two town centres, and a long run into central London.
Covering Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Welling, Erith, Crayford and Old Bexley.
From 1930s semis to the estates at Thamesmead and Erith
Most moves here start in a 1930s semi-detached or detached house, and most of those have a driveway or a wide grass verge out front. The typical job is a 3-bed or 4-bed house with straightforward access. For a man with a van, that is about as simple as London work gets.
Flats are the exception. There are pockets of them around the Sidcup and Bexleyheath town centres, and some larger post-war estates at Thamesmead and Erith.
Drives and verges almost everywhere, restrictions in Sidcup and Bexleyheath
Parking is about as relaxed as it gets in London. Away from the two town centres there is very little control, and most homes have off-street space. A Luton can usually reverse straight onto the drive, which cuts carrying time, and since you pay for time, it cuts the bill too.
When you book a man and van in Bexley, say whether you have a drive or a wide grass verge. It usually shortens the job.
Sidcup and Bexleyheath town centres are where the easy parking stops. They are the only really restricted spots in the borough.
From Thamesmead down to Sidcup, district by district
This is the far south east corner of London, running from Thamesmead down to Sidcup and out to the Kent boundary at Crayford. Most of it is semis and drives, and only a few places differ.
- Bexleyheath: flats and restricted parking in the town centre; the usual semis beyond it.
- Sidcup: the same pattern, with its own town-centre flats and restrictions.
- Welling and Old Bexley: outside the two restricted town centres, so parking is relaxed.
- Erith and Thamesmead: some larger post-war estates.
- Crayford: on the Kent boundary, so a move into Kent is a short one.
Man and van in Bexley: where the hours go
Long carries are rare, so a larger van is often the better value. On house removals from a 3-bed or 4-bed, more goes in each load, and loading is quick with the van on the drive.
The road decides the rest. The A2 and the A20 both cross the borough, so removals in Bexley heading into Kent or to the Dartford Crossing are quick. Central London is the slow direction, a long drive at the wrong time of day, so allow for it when you choose your hours.
- Most homes have a drive or a wide verge; say which when you book.
- Only the Sidcup and Bexleyheath town centres have really restricted parking.
- The A2 and A20 make Kent and the Dartford Crossing quick; central London is the slow run.
Congestion Charge and ULEZ in Bexley
The whole borough lies a long way outside the Congestion Charge zone. It only becomes a question if the other end of your move is inside it.
ULEZ and any charge are in the driver’s price. How pricing works
What a move from Bexley costs
Other areas close to Bexley
SE3, SE7, SE9, SE10, SE18
BR1 to BR7, SE20
SE4, SE6, SE8, SE13, SE23
IG11, RM8, RM9, RM10
Moving in Bexley: your questions
Usually. Most homes have off-street space, and a Luton can often reverse straight on. Mention it when you book.
Often, yes. Long carries are rare here, so the larger vans are often the better value.
Yes. The A2 and A20 make Kent quick, but central London is a long drive at the wrong time of day, so book enough hours to cover it.