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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

DA83EJ

Ling Road

DA81EE

Collindale Avenue

DA81HE

Horsa Road

DA81YF

Dickens Close

DA83BX

Avenue Road

DA81JS

Becton Place

DA81ED

The Drive

DA83JX

Frinsted Road

DA176NA

Redleaf Close

DA81EG

Silver Spring Close

DA81JY

Belmont Road

DA176LT

Matfield Road

DA81EY

Hengist Road

DA81HN

Mill Road

DA81JZ

Belmont Road

DA83DR

Mortimer Road

DA81LY

Ightham Road

DA83BP

Hind Crescent

DA83EN

Hurst Road

DA81YD

Byron Drive

DA81DT

Carlton Road

DA81HB

Hengist Road

DA81JG

Brook Street

DA176LS

Swaylands Road

DA81ER

Camrose Avenue

DA83BW

Avenue Road

DA83EU

Bexley Road

DA81EF

Collindale Avenue

DA81HA

Hengist Road

DA81JW

Becton Place

DA81LF

Belmont Road

DA83DW

Lesney Park

DA83EL

Emes Road

DA81JT

Becton Place

DA176LW

Parsonage Manorway

DA81EH

Brantwood Avenue

DA81EZ

Hengist Road

DA81JX

Dalmeny Road

DA81NH

Wheelock Close

DA81NU

Tyler Close

DA83HH

Northumberland Close

DA176ND

Streamway

DA81YE

Cookson Grove

DA81DS

Carlton Road

DA83JN

Stelling Road

DA75PX

Bedonwell Road

DA81NA

Ightham Road

DA176NF

Parsonage Manorway

DA81EJ

Oakdene Avenue

DA83AU

Avenue Road

DA83HF

Bexley Road

DA83JS

Valence Road

DA81JQ

Brook Street

DA81HF

Horsa Road

DA81LP

Swanton Road

DA81YB

Bronte Close

DA176LN

Parsonage Manorway

DA176LR

Trosley Road

DA81HH

Horsa Road

DA81LB

Belmont Road

DA75BW

Heversham Road

DA81LT

Nurstead Road

DA83AT

Avenue Road

DA83JT

Valence Road

DA83JZ

Frinsted Road

DA176LU

Walsingham Walk

DA83AL

Limewood Road

DA83DS

Lesney Park

DA81EP

Cavendish Avenue

DA81NQ

Luddesdon Road

DA83JW

Stelling Road

DA176LP

Bellring Close

DA75PT

Bedonwell Road

DA83JH

Stelling Road

Data Sources

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