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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
3/10
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
14.57(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.44(-54%)
Vehicle crime
7.29(-22%)
Shoplifting
6.91(-31%)
Drugs
5.53(-11%)
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Blackfen area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £880,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackfen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£742,500£4,641
Flats6£249,000£4,012
Semi-Detached21£510,000£5,362
Terraced59£415,000£5,852

10 years median price trend in Blackfen

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

All postcodes in Blackfen

DA159JF

Ramillies Road

DA51BZ

Blendon & Penhill

DA159HT

Burns Avenue

DA159DT

Montrose Avenue

DA159NH

Merino Place

DA159NT

Blackfen Road

DA159PJ

Park Mead

DA159JL

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA162HT

Westwood Lane

DA159HS

Bowes Close

DA159HG

Wellington Avenue

DA159DS

Montrose Avenue

DA51EY

Woodside Lane

DA162BS

Groombridge Close

DA159DZ

Rutland Avenue

DA159DG

Burnt Oak Lane

DA159JX

Somerhill Avenue

DA159EY

Penshurst Avenue

DA159JQ

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA159DR

Montrose Avenue

DA159LA

Rowley Avenue

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.