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Barnehurst North

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About

Barnehurst North is a residential neighbourhood situated within the London Borough of Bexley. The area is characterised by its quiet, suburban streets and a mix of interwar and post-war housing, primarily consisting of semi-detached and terraced homes. It offers a practical living environment with good transport connections via its own railway station on the Southeastern line, providing direct services into central London.

The local landscape is shaped by several areas of green space, including Northumberland Heath and the nearby Danson Park, which provide recreational space for residents. A notable local landmark is the distinctive red-brick water tower, a visible feature on the skyline that dates from the early 20th century. Daily amenities are centred around local parades of shops, serving the immediate community with essential retail and services.

Area overview

On average Barnehurst North has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnehurst North is £85,519 per year. The median sale price in Barnehurst North is £425,000 (around £492 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £368,750 and £516,250. There are 2 schools in Barnehurst North: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Barnehurst North is home to around 7,933 people, with a population density of about 5,331.7 per km².

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Barnehurst North Population

7,933

Population density

5,331.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.4(-41%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.45(-69%)

Vehicle crime

4.92(-47%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.03(-47%)

Public order

2.9(-57%)

London average

Demographics

British

5,924

74.7%

African

452

5.7%

Other White

389

4.91%

Indian

255

3.22%

Other

129

1.63%

Total population: 7,930

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,878

29.38%

Level 3 (A level)

1,131

17.69%

No qualifications

1,074

16.8%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

969

15.16%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

779

12.19%

Total 16+ residents: 6,392

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,328

43.94%

Owns outright

1,198

39.64%

Private landlord or letting agency

276

9.13%

Other social rented

118

3.9%

Social rents from council

1.46%

Total households: 3,022

Property prices in Barnehurst North

Median price: £425,000

Price per sq ft: £492

Sales (last 12 months): 72

Typical range (middle 50%): £369K – £516K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £492 per square foot) in Barnehurst North area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnehurst North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	3	£550,000	£479	£523,000	£535,000	£605,000	£649,000
Semi-Detached	37	£485,000	£489	£321,000	£390,000	£557,500	£644,000
Terraced	30	£392,500	£505	£321,800	£350,000	£444,375	£515,000
Flats	2	£212,500	£370	£183,250	£196,250	£228,750	£241,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnehurst North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnehurst North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£540,000	£222,500	£370,000	£302,000
2017	£460,000	£230,000	£353,000	£310,000
2018	£433,500	£237,000	£385,000	£312,000
2019	£513,500	£230,000	£385,000	£319,000
2020	£425,000	£235,000	£432,500	£345,000
2021	£490,000	£247,500	£460,000	£336,000
2022	£560,000	£272,500	£471,500	£387,500
2023	£615,000	£258,000	£502,500	£382,500
2024	£691,000	£260,000	£463,250	£380,000
2025	£550,000	£257,500	£465,000	£422,750
2026	£520,000	—	£492,500	£375,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnehurst North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£337	£430	£369	£405
2017	£389	£495	£390	£423
2018	£441	£465	£403	£421
2019	£458	£458	£383	£406
2020	£514	£465	£413	£418
2021	£470	£477	£442	£442
2022	£516	£538	£499	£494
2023	£534	£503	£484	£468
2024	£444	£529	£487	£467
2025	£507	£491	£474	£511
2026	£474	—	£501	£505

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.

Band A£1,578

Band B£1,841

Band C£2,103

Band D£2,366

Band E£2,892

Band F£3,418

Band G£3,944

Band H£4,733

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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Property prices in Barnehurst North

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnehurst North

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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