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Barnehurst North

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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% 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. There are 4 schools in Barnehurst North: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has 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

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Barnehurst North area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnehurst North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£542,500	£5,308	£522,250	£531,250	£577,500	£643,500
Flats	4	£257,500	£4,825	£189,750	£228,750	£276,250	£291,250
Semi-Detached	39	£490,000	£5,259	£354,000	£407,500	£561,500	£647,450
Terraced	30	£392,500	£5,435	£321,800	£352,750	£456,875	£531,500

10 years median price trend in Barnehurst North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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