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Northumberland Heath

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About

Northumberland Heath is a residential ward located in the London Borough of Bexley. The area is characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is situated near the River Thames, with Erith to the east and Bexleyheath to the west. Local amenities are centred along Bexley Road, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground. A notable local feature is the former site of the Northumberland Arms pub, a historic building that has been converted into residential flats. Public transport connections are provided by local bus routes, linking residents to nearby town centres and railway stations for travel into London.

Area overview

On average Northumberland Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,591 per year. There are 4 schools in Northumberland Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Northumberland Heath is home to around 11,143 people, with a population density of about 6,502.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.6%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Northumberland Heath Population
11,143
Population density
6,502.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.35(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.06(-13%)
Vehicle crime
8.35(-14%)
Drugs
8.35(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.81(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,413
66.52%
African
1,029
9.23%
Indian
583
5.23%
Other White
491
4.41%
Other
294
2.64%
Total population: 11,144

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,328
26.82%
No qualifications
1,765
20.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,447
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,315
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,114
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 8,679

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,442
35.5%
Owns outright
1,356
33.38%
Other social rented
556
13.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
458
11.28%
Social rents from council
144
3.55%
Total households: 4,062

Property prices in Northumberland Heath

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £391,500 in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £607,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northumberland Heath 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 Northumberland Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£220,000
Semi-Detached35£450,000
Terraced47£380,000

10 years median price trend in Northumberland Heath

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

All postcodes in Northumberland Heath

DA83AY

Avenue Road

DA81JD

Brook Street

DA176LY

Parsonage Manorway

DA81HP

Stonecroft Road

DA83HG

Bexley Road

DA81EL

Highfield Avenue

DA81JP

Brook Vale

DA81JJ

Brook Street

DA81YJ

Wilde Road

DA83HD

Bexley Road

DA83JJ

Londonderry Parade

DA81LQ

Belmont Road

DA81NE

Shinglewell Road

DA83BG

Hind Crescent

DA81HL

St Pauls Road

DA83BL

Elm Grove

DA83JR

Stuart Mantle Way

DA83JY

Frinsted Road

DA81JN

Becton Place

DA83BH

Avenue Road

DA81HJ

Charlieville Road

DA81LE

Belmont Road

DA81NN

Eastry Road

DA83BN

Avenue Road

DA81ES

Penda Road

DA81JB

Sussex Road

DA81NJ

Plaxtol Road

DA83AZ

Avenue Road

DA75DZ

Langdale Crescent

DA81LR

Swanton Road

DA81LZ

Ightham Road

DA83BD

Coniston Close

DA83LE

Frinsted Road

DA83JU

Frinsted Road

DA81DY

Brook Street

DA83BB

Beechfield Road

DA83DN

Lesney Park

DA83EW

Hurst Road

DA81DR

Carlton Road

DA81DX

Carlton Road

DA81LG

Belmont Road

DA81LX

Ightham Road

DA81NF

Shinglewell Road

DA81EQ

Silver Spring Close

DA81NG

Luddesdon Road

DA81NL

Plaxtol Road

DA75PY

Bedonwell Road

DA81JR

Becton Place

DA83BJ

Buxton Road

DA83JP

Stuart Mantle Way

DA176LL

Parsonage Manorway

DA176NQ

Parsonage Manorway

DA75PU

Bedonwell Road

DA81EU

Thorne Close

DA81YG

Lawrence Road

DA83DP

Lesney Park

DA81DW

Carlton Road

DA83BT

Avenue Road

DA176NB

Cray Road

DA75PZ

Bedonwell Road

DA81JA

Brook Street

DA81JE

Brook Street

DA83EZ

Bexley Road

DA75EA

Cartmel Road

DA81HW

Mill Road

DA83HQ

Bexley Road

DA81DU

Carlton Road

DA81JL

Becton Place

DA81LA

Belmont Road

DA81HQ

Northumberland Park

DA81NW

Eastry Road

DA83EQ

Hurst Road

DA83JL

Detling Road

DA75DY

Langdale Crescent

DA81EB

Brook Street

DA81JF

Brook Street

DA81LS

Nurstead Road

DA83HB

Bexley Road

DA75BN

Heversham Road

DA83BS

Avenue Road

DA83BA

Avenue Road

DA83EX

Bexley Road

DA81DZ

Brook Street

DA81JU

York Terrace

DA81LD

Belmont Road

DA81YA

Austen Road

DA83EG

Hurst Road

DA81HD

Horsa Road

DA83DA

Avenue Road

DA81JH

Brook Street

DA81YH

Steele Walk

DA176NG

Parsonage Manorway

DA81EA

Lochmere Close

DA81LU

Ightham Road

DA83BE

Broadoak Road

DA81HR

Northumberland Heath

DA81HG

Northumberland Park

DA81DN

Carlton Road

DA83AX

Clydon Close

DA176LX

Matfield Road

Data Sources

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