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About

Blackfen & Lamorbey is a suburban ward in the London Borough of Bexley, characterised by residential streets and local shopping parades. The area is centred around Blackfen Road, which serves as a main thoroughfare with a range of independent shops and essential services. Housing primarily consists of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached homes, offering a mix of private and council-owned properties. The layout is largely defined by its proximity to the A20 road, which runs along its southern boundary.

The ward includes the Lamorbey area, known for its green spaces like the grounds of the former Lamorbey House. This site is now home to Rose Bruford College, a specialist institution for theatre and performance training. The local landscape features several parks and playing fields, contributing to a quieter, more open environment compared to inner London. Sidcup Place and its associated golf course are also located within the ward's boundaries, providing further recreational space for residents.

Area overview

On average Blackfen & Lamorbey has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackfen & Lamorbey is £83,777 per year. There are 7 schools in Blackfen & Lamorbey: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Blackfen & Lamorbey is home to around 16,726 people, with a population density of about 5,756.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Blackfen & Lamorbey Population
16,726
Population density
5,756.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.57(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.47(-46%)
Vehicle crime
8.73(-10%)
Shoplifting
7.41(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.28(+9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,261
79.3%
Other White
784
4.69%
Indian
402
2.4%
African
355
2.12%
Other
318
1.9%
Total population: 16,723

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,847
28.33%
Level 3 (A level)
2,571
18.94%
No qualifications
2,246
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,155
15.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,561
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 13,577

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,705
41.77%
Owns outright
2,582
39.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
750
11.58%
Other social rented
257
3.97%
Other forms of private rent
101
1.56%
Total households: 6,476

Property prices in Blackfen & Lamorbey

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Blackfen & Lamorbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackfen & Lamorbey in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackfen & Lamorbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£600,000
Flats20£311,925
Semi-Detached78£539,500
Terraced96£439,000

10 years median price trend in Blackfen & Lamorbey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackfen & Lamorbey.

All postcodes in Blackfen & Lamorbey

DA159PT

Westwood Lane

DA158NH

Beech Avenue

DA158NT

Ashcroft Crescent

DA158WW

Acacia Way

DA150HJ

Blackfen & Lamorbey

DA158AN

Old Farm Avenue

DA158AT

Crombie Road

DA158JT

Days Lane

DA158BA

Lamorbey Close

DA158BS

Vincent Close

DA158BY

Halfway Street

DA158DJ

Halfway Street

DA158JQ

Corbylands Road

DA158LL

Halfway Street

DA158LP

Burnt Oak Lane

DA158HA

Woodlands Avenue

DA158WA

Maple Leaf Drive

DA158WG

Maple Leaf Drive

DA158AG

Old Farm Road West

DA158QT

Bushey Lees

DA159EF

Marrabon Close

DA158JP

Days Lane

DA158LS

Burnt Oak Lane

DA158QS

Fairfield Close

DA158RN

Lyndon Avenue

DA158AH

Old Farm Avenue

DA158DF

Halfway Street

DA158DG

Halfway Street

DA158PT

Blackfen Road

DA158RT

Orchard Rise East

DA158WQ

Larch Grove

SE92DH

Oakley Drive

DA158JZ

Harman Drive

DA158WE

White Oak Gardens

DA158TN

Copsewood Close

DA158WB

Firside Grove

DA158LT

The Triangle

DA158PX

Blackfen Road

DA158RP

Curran Avenue

DA158SU

Blair Close

DA158BD

Pinewood Avenue

DA158ER

Wyncham Avenue

DA158EY

Annandale Road

DA158TL

Rider Close

DA158BN

Ellison Road

DA158JN

Days Lane

DA158PP

Hawthorn Terrace

DA158RF

Raeburn Road

DA158TH

Parish Gate Drive

DA159DN

Collindale Avenue

DA158BW

Cambria Close

DA158HN

Norfolk Crescent

DA159DW

Collindale Avenue

DA159EJ

Willersley Avenue

DA158DA

Halfway Street

DA158LQ

Halfway Street

DA158PY

Blackfen Road

DA158HD

Cypress Tree Close

DA158NW

Elmcroft Avenue

DA158PU

Christopher Close

DA158SN

Blackfen Road

DA159DL

Marlborough Park Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.