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Blendon & Penhill

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About

Blendon & Penhill ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Bexley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of 1930s semi-detached housing and more modern developments. It is bordered by the busy A2 road to the south, which provides a major transport route. The local landscape includes several small parks and green spaces, such as Penhill Park, offering recreational areas for residents within the suburban setting.

The ward is served by local shopping parades along Blendon Road and Penhill Road, catering to everyday needs. A notable local feature is the presence of the Royal Park, a large area of woodland and open space managed by the Royal Parks, which borders the ward to the north. This provides a significant natural boundary and resource for walking and wildlife, distinct from the typical urban parkland found elsewhere in the borough.

Area overview

On average Blendon & Penhill has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blendon & Penhill is £81,256 per year. There are 5 schools in Blendon & Penhill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Blendon & Penhill is home to around 15,631 people, with a population density of about 4,633.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Blendon & Penhill Population
15,631
Population density
4,633 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.66(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.16(-54%)
Vehicle crime
8.19(-16%)
Shoplifting
7.74(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.95(+4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,650
80.93%
Other White
531
3.4%
Indian
489
3.13%
African
391
2.5%
Other Asian
202
1.29%
Total population: 15,631

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,520
27.92%
Level 3 (A level)
2,377
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,130
16.9%
No qualifications
2,033
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,447
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 12,607

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,693
44.95%
Owns outright
2,483
41.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
508
8.48%
Other social rented
169
2.82%
Other forms of private rent
70
1.17%
Total households: 5,991

Property prices in Blendon & Penhill

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £486,250 in Blendon & Penhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blendon & Penhill 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 Blendon & Penhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£660,000
Flats7£265,000
Semi-Detached79£580,000
Terraced83£425,000

10 years median price trend in Blendon & Penhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blendon & Penhill.

All postcodes in Blendon & Penhill

DA159AB

Hurst Road

DA53PS

Elmwood Drive

DA159PH

Cobham Close

DA159NZ

Blackfen Road

DA159JN

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA144NS

Foots Cray Lane

DA159AW

Hurst Road

DA159HB

Wellington Avenue

DA159HR

Burns Avenue

DA51EP

Basing Drive

DA159BN

Burnt Oak Lane

DA159EY

Penshurst Avenue

DA159JG

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA159NJ

Blackfen Road

DA51JH

Kemsing Close

DA53AX

Howard Avenue

DA53HL

Deniston Avenue

DA53LD

Esher Close

DA53LG

Hurst Road

DA159HX

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA51HP

Meadowview Road

DA51RD

Riverdale Road

DA53DZ

Hurst Road

DA53PU

Venture Close

DA53QA

Arcadian Road

DA159AG

Hurst Road

DA159LA

Rowley Avenue

DA53DE

The Drive

DA53EH

Penhill Road

DA53PT

Elmwood Drive

DA53EF

Oakley Park

DA53HR

Carisbrooke Avenue

DA53LF

Hurst Road

DA159HL

Burns Avenue

DA159LG

Rowley Avenue

DA159NN

Blackfen Road

DA51QX

Riverdale Road

DA53AU

Crofton Avenue

DA53AW

Dorchester Avenue

DA51EG

Southview Close

DA53BX

The Drive

DA53DL

The Sanctuary

DA53EL

Penhill Road

DA159LB

Rowley Avenue

DA51BP

Blendon Road

DA159AS

Canterbury Avenue

DA159JB

Ramillies Road

DA51BX

Blendon Road

DA53ES

Albany Close

DA53HX

Carisbrooke Avenue

DA53HY

Rutland Close

DA51RQ

Upton Road South

DA53AB

Blendon Drive

DA53AN

Dorchester Avenue

DA53EJ

The Rise

DA159AX

Abbey Hill Road

DA159LT

Maple Crescent

DA159NU

Blendon & Penhill

DA53DB

Cedar Grove

DA53EG

Oakley Park

DA53LN

Murchison Avenue

DA53HF

Valentine Avenue

DA51RL

Hartlands Close

DA159AJ

Hurst Road

DA159HJ

Clayworth Close

DA53BS

Bladindon Drive

DA53DH

The Drive

DA53EQ

Oakley Park

DA159AY

Canterbury Avenue

DA159BE

Chailey Close

DA159DS

Montrose Avenue

DA159JX

Somerhill Avenue

DA51BT

Blendon Road

DA53BN

Bladindon Drive

DA53DQ

Beechway

DA159HT

Burns Avenue

DA159JD

Ramillies Road

DA159NQ

Gwillim Close

DA51BU

Blendon Road

DA51EN

Arbuthnot Lane

DA53HU

Cotleigh Avenue

DA53JF

Eynsford Crescent

DA159AA

Hurst Road

DA159PB

Graham Terrace

DA144PD

Cottage Field Close

DA159AL

Hurst Road

DA159HF

Wellington Avenue

DA159JL

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA159JQ

Sherwood Park Avenue

DA53EE

Viewfield Road

DA159JE

Ramillies Road

DA53AL

Montpelier Avenue

DA53LE

Selborne Avenue

DA53LL

Murchison Avenue

DA159DG

Burnt Oak Lane

DA53LH

Hurst Road

DA51JW

Arcadian Avenue

DA53HE

Valentine Avenue

DA159EB

Cavendish Avenue

DA51BZ

Blendon & Penhill

Data Sources

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