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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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 56 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
2/10
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
20.39(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.78(-41%)
Vehicle crime
8.01(-15%)
Shoplifting
6.16(-38%)
Public order
5.32(-21%)
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 147 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Blackfen & Lamorbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £855,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackfen & Lamorbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£783,500£5,541
Flats24£305,000£5,447
Semi-Detached53£539,000£5,889
Terraced62£445,000£5,834

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

DA158LW

Burnt Oak Lane

SE92HH

Oakley Drive

DA159PT

Westwood Lane

DA158AW

Old Farm Avenue

DA158JZ

Harman Drive

DA158JG

Corbylands Road

DA158FA

Wynns Avenue

DA158SU

Blair Close

DA158HZ

Rosebery Avenue

DA158BD

Pinewood Avenue

DA158WJ

Larch Grove

DA158EN

Braundton Avenue

DA159BU

Welbeck Avenue

DA158SH

Chester Road

DA157AF

Blackfen & Lamorbey

DA158QN

Fen Grove

DA158QS

Fairfield Close

DA158DG

Halfway Street

DA158RU

Orchard Rise East

DA158EX

Annandale Road

DA158HT

Berwick Crescent

DA158NE

Oaklands Avenue

DA150HA

Blackfen & Lamorbey

DA159PS

Westwood Lane

DA158RP

Curran Avenue

DA158JJ

Woodbine Road

DA158DF

Halfway Street

DA158HU

Berwick Crescent

DA158JT

Days Lane

DA158WQ

Larch Grove

DA158DJ

Halfway Street

DA158EY

Annandale Road

DA159NG

Gwillim Close

DA158LG

Blackfen & Lamorbey

DA158HW

Norfolk Crescent

DA158EW

Braundton Avenue

DA158AP

Old Farm Avenue

DA158SX

Gordon Road

DA158LR

Burnt Oak Lane

DA158RN

Lyndon Avenue

SE92EZ

Sidewood Road

DA158AH

Old Farm Avenue

DA158RS

Leechcroft Avenue

DA158NW

Elmcroft Avenue

DA150HH

Blackfen & Lamorbey

DA150DX

Blackfen & Lamorbey

DA158ES

East Terrace

DA158AJ

Old Farm Avenue

DA158DL

Halfway Street

DA158HR

Berwick Crescent

DA158WE

White Oak Gardens

DA158DR

Forest Way

DA158SF

Ridgeway West

DA158PZ

Blackfen Road

DA158PQ

Days Lane

DA158JE

Chestnut Close

DA158AZ

Darnley Close

DA158SP

Fernbrook Avenue

DA158TJ

Parish Gate Drive

DA158BF

Queenswood Road

DA159DB

Burnt Oak Lane

DA158QR

Queenswood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.