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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

DA159DQ

Burnt Oak Lane

DA159DX

Marlborough Park Avenue

DA159LD

Dene Avenue

DA159LF

Rowley Avenue

DA159LH

Harcourt Avenue

DA159NH

Merino Place

DA51BS

Blendon Road

DA51EQ

Arbuthnot Lane

DA53AT

Crofton Avenue

DA144NR

Foots Cray Lane

DA159BL

Meadow View

DA159HG

Wellington Avenue

DA159HS

Bowes Close

DA159JP

Foxglove Close

DA53EN

Penhill Road

DA159AH

Hurst Road

DA53HW

Steynton Avenue

DA159AD

Greenwood Close

DA159JA

Ramillies Road

DA159JY

Somerhill Avenue

DA159NP

Blackfen Road

DA53ET

Albany Road

DA53JD

Eynsford Crescent

DA159AN

Hurst Road

DA51RN

Baynham Close

DA53DX

Hurst Road

DA159ER

The Oval

DA159HA

Portland Avenue

DA159HY

Ramillies Road

DA159LN

Harcourt Avenue

DA53BE

Howard Avenue

DA53HS

Carisbrooke Avenue

DA159AQ

Hurst Road

DA159DU

Marlborough Park Avenue

DA51JE

Bridgen Road

DA53AP

Montpelier Avenue

DA159PQ

Shorne Close

DA51ES

Torbrook Close

DA53AY

Shirley Avenue

DA53BB

Howard Avenue

DA53HG

Steynton Avenue

DA159AT

Canterbury Avenue

DA159NS

Westerham Drive

DA53BT

Bladindon Drive

DA159BW

Burnt Oak Lane

DA159PA

Warne Place

DA51BY

Blendon Road

DA51EL

Oakway Close

DA53BW

Bladindon Drive

Data Sources

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