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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Blackfen Population

7,961

Population density

4,903.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£573,750	£430,375	£491,875	£658,125	£725,625
Flats	5	£230,000	£216,000	£220,000	£275,000	£311,000
Semi-Detached	29	£480,000	£382,000	£450,000	£585,000	£733,000
Terraced	53	£410,000	£341,500	£375,000	£465,000	£594,000

10 years median price trend in Blackfen

Data Sources

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

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

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