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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 primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It is situated near the River Thames, providing easy access to green spaces like the nearby Lesnes Abbey Woods. The ward has a local shopping parade along Bexley Road, offering essential amenities for residents.

Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Bexleyheath and Erith, while the nearest rail station is in nearby Barnehurst. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with facilities such as Northumberland Heath Library and local schools serving families. Industrial estates on the outskirts provide employment opportunities, balancing the predominantly residential character of the ward.

Area overview

On average Northumberland Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 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 of residents in Northumberland Heath is £49,218 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.6%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £392,000 in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £636,000.

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
Flats12£220,000
Semi-Detached40£454,305
Terraced53£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

DA83AX

Clydon Close

DA83BX

Avenue Road

DA83EJ

Ling Road

DA81ED

The Drive

DA81JS

Becton Place

DA83JX

Frinsted Road

DA176LT

Matfield Road

DA176NA

Redleaf Close

DA81EG

Brook Street

DA81EY

Hengist Road

DA81HN

Brook Street

DA81JY

Belmont Road

DA81JZ

Belmont Road

DA83DR

Mortimer Road

DA81DT

Carlton Road

DA81HB

Hengist Road

DA81JG

Brook Street

DA81LY

Ightham Road

DA83BP

Hind Crescent

DA83EN

Hurst Road

DA176LS

Swaylands Road

DA81ER

Camrose Avenue

DA81YD

Byron Drive

DA83BW

Avenue Road

DA83EU

Avenue Road

DA81EF

Collindale Avenue

DA81HA

Hengist Road

DA81JT

Becton Place

DA81JW

Becton Place

DA81LF

Belmont Road

DA83DW

Lesney Park

DA83EL

Emes Road

DA176LW

Parsonage Manorway

DA176ND

Stream Way

DA81EH

Brantwood Avenue

DA81EZ

Ethelbert Road

DA81JX

Dalmeny Road

DA81NH

Wheelock Close

DA81NU

Tyler Close

DA81YE

Byron Drive

DA83AY

Avenue Road

DA83HH

Northumberland Close

DA81DS

Carlton Road

DA83JN

Stelling Road

DA176NF

Parsonage Manorway

DA75PX

Bedonwell Road

DA81EJ

Hengist Road

DA81NA

Ightham Road

DA83AU

Avenue Road

DA83HF

Horsa Road

DA81JQ

Brook Street

DA83JS

Valence Road

DA81JD

Brook Street

DA81HF

Horsa Road

DA81LP

Swanton Road

DA81YB

Bronte Close

DA176LN

Parsonage Manorway

DA176LR

Trosley Road

DA75BW

Heversham Road

DA81HH

Horsa Road

DA81LB

Belmont Road

DA81LT

Nurstead Road

DA83AT

Avenue Road

DA83JT

Valence Road

DA176LU

Lesnes Abbey

DA83AL

Limewood Road

DA83DS

Lesney Park

DA83JZ

Frinsted Road

DA176LP

Bellring Close

DA75PT

Bedonwell Road

DA81EP

Cavendish Avenue

DA81NQ

Luddesdon Road

DA83JH

Stelling Road

DA83JW

Stelling Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.