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About

Blackfen is a residential area in the London Borough of Bexley, centred around its main shopping parade on Blackfen Road. The local centre provides essential retail and services, with a mix of independent shops and national chains serving the community. The area is characterised by suburban housing, primarily consisting of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached homes. Its layout offers a quiet, settled atmosphere away from major through routes.

The area is served by several local parks, including Westwood Recreation Ground, which provides green space and sports facilities. A notable local institution is the Blackfen Sports Club, a longstanding hub for cricket and social activities. Transport links include bus routes connecting to nearby Sidcup and Bexleyheath, with rail access available from these neighbouring centres. The community is anchored by several schools and local churches.

Area overview

On average Blackfen has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackfen is £77,495 per year. There are 2 schools in Blackfen: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Blackfen is home to around 7,961 people, with a population density of about 4,903.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Blackfen Population
7,961
Population density
4,903.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.07(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.81(-56%)
Vehicle crime
7.03(-28%)
Shoplifting
6.91(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,196
77.8%
Other White
369
4.63%
African
234
2.94%
Indian
204
2.56%
Other Asian
204
2.56%
Total population: 7,964

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,618
25.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,214
19.03%
No qualifications
1,167
18.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,110
17.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
722
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 6,381

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,361
44.33%
Owns outright
1,168
38.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
360
11.73%
Other social rented
100
3.26%
Other forms of private rent
39
1.27%
Total households: 3,070

Property prices in Blackfen

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Blackfen area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackfen 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£573,750
Flats5£230,000
Semi-Detached29£480,000
Terraced53£410,000

10 years median price trend in Blackfen

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

All postcodes in Blackfen

DA159PH

Cobham Close

DA159NZ

Blackfen Road

DA159PN

Wellan Close

DA158LN

Burnt Oak Lane

DA159JN

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA159HB

Wellington Avenue

DA159HR

Burns Avenue

DA162JR

Merlin Road

DA159BN

Burnt Oak Lane

DA159EY

Penshurst Avenue

DA159JG

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA159NJ

Blackfen Road

DA159HX

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA162BU

Tyrrell Avenue

DA159LA

Rowley Avenue

DA53DE

The Drive

DA162BS

Groombridge Close

DA158NU

Willow Avenue

DA159HL

Burns Avenue

DA159NN

Blackfen Road

DA162BT

Tyrrell Avenue

DA159LB

Rowley Avenue

DA159JB

Ramillies Road

DA159LU

Blackfen Parade

DA51BX

Blendon Road

DA159EP

Willersley Avenue

DA159LT

Maple Crescent

DA159NU

Blendon & Penhill

DA162BY

Radnor Avenue

DA53DB

Cedar Grove

DA159HJ

Clayworth Close

DA53DH

The Drive

DA159BE

Chailey Close

DA159DS

Montrose Avenue

DA159JX

Somerhill Avenue

DA51BT

Blendon Road

DA159HT

Burns Avenue

DA159JD

Ramillies Road

DA159NQ

Gwillim Close

DA162JZ

Ingleton Avenue

DA51BU

Blendon Road

DA159PB

Graham Terrace

DA162JY

Ingleton Avenue

DA159HF

Wellington Avenue

DA159JL

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA159JQ

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA159JE

Ramillies Road

DA159DG

Burnt Oak Lane

DA159EB

Cavendish Avenue

DA51BZ

Blendon & Penhill

DA159NA

Blackfen Road

DA159HZ

Ramillies Road

DA162HT

Westwood Lane

DA159EZ

Penshurst Avenue

DA159HQ

Wellington Avenue

DA159NB

Wellington Parade

DA159DT

Montrose Avenue

DA159HP

Burns Avenue

DA159PE

Park Mead

DA159DY

Marlborough Park Avenue

DA159DR

Montrose Avenue

DA159HE

Wellington Avenue

DA162BZ

Radnor Avenue

DA162JT

Cowper Close

DA51EX

Banwell Road

DA159NL

Overcourt Close

DA159PJ

Park Mead

DA162JS

Merlin Road

DA159BQ

Burnt Oak Lane

DA159JZ

Somerhill Avenue

DA159NY

Blackfen Road

DA53DF

The Drive

DA159PG

Rochester Close

DA159ES

The Oval

DA159HU

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA162BX

Radnor Avenue

DA159HN

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA159HW

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA158NA

Haddon Grove

DA159JJ

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA159JF

Ramillies Road

DA162DA

Radnor Avenue

DA159BP

Hill Crest

DA159HH

Bowes Close

DA159NG

Gwillim Close

DA159JH

Ramillies Road

DA159DZ

Rutland Avenue

DA162JU

Ingleton Avenue

DA159EA

Cavendish Avenue

DA159NR

Westerham Drive

DA159PF

Park Mead

DA158NH

Beech Avenue

DA158NT

Ashcroft Crescent

DA159NT

Blackfen Road

DA51EY

Woodside Lane

DA159DQ

Burnt Oak Lane

DA159DX

Marlborough Park Avenue

DA159LF

Rowley Avenue

DA159NH

Merino Place

DA159PW

Lakeside Close

Data Sources

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