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Slade Green & Northend

About

Slade Green & Northend is a residential ward in the eastern part of the London Borough of Bexley. The area is characterised by suburban housing, including terraced homes and post-war developments. It is bordered by the River Thames to the north and the railway line to the south, providing a distinct physical boundary. Local amenities are focused along Slade Green Road, serving the community's daily needs. The presence of the Crossness Sewage Treatment Works is a significant local feature, occupying a large industrial area near the riverfront.

The ward contains several green spaces, such as The Slade and Howbury Grange Moated Site, which offer recreational areas. The historical Howbury Farm, a surviving remnant of the area's agricultural past, sits within the modern urban landscape. Transport connections are provided by Slade Green railway station, offering services into central London. The overall environment is functional, with a mix of residential zones, light industry, and open land shaped by its Thames-side location.

Area overview

On average Slade Green & Northend has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 29.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Slade Green & Northend is £72,296 per year. There are 3 schools in Slade Green & Northend: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Slade Green & Northend is home to around 12,749 people, with a population density of about 2,944.3 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

113

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Slade Green & Northend Population

12,749

Population density

2,944.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

49.18(+58%)

Anti-social behaviour

31.85(+19%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.92(+109%)

Vehicle crime

11.45(+22%)

Public order

10.35(+53%)

London average

Demographics

British

6,029

47.3%

African

3,252

25.51%

Other White

794

6.23%

Other Black

480

3.77%

Other Asian

315

2.47%

Total population: 12,747

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,310

35%

No qualifications

2,012

21.28%

Level 3 (A level)

1,274

13.47%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,222

12.92%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,030

10.89%

Total 16+ residents: 9,457

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,536

32.86%

Other social rented

1,286

27.51%

Owns outright

716

15.32%

Private landlord or letting agency

706

15.1%

Social rents from council

316

6.76%

Total households: 4,674

Property prices in Slade Green & Northend

Median price£365,000

Price per sq ft£414

Sales (last 12 months)54

Typical range (middle 50%)£293K – £410K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £414 per square foot) in Slade Green & Northend area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Slade Green & Northend over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	15	£390,000	£437	£298,600	£365,250	£432,500	£495,050
Terraced	29	£378,000	£411	£271,000	£320,000	£410,000	£458,000
Flats	10	£250,500	£407	£157,600	£223,375	£258,750	£287,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Slade Green & Northend

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Slade Green & Northend.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£148,250	£324,998	£285,000
2017	£192,500	£318,750	£290,500
2018	£175,500	£350,000	£300,000
2019	£240,000	£381,000	£309,500
2020	£230,000	£475,000	£318,750
2021	£279,000	£352,500	£330,000
2022	£337,000	£500,000	£365,000
2023	£260,000	£437,000	£345,000
2024	£238,500	£402,500	£335,000
2025	£250,000	£410,000	£350,000
2026	—	£372,000	£360,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Slade Green & Northend.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£327	£367	£309
2017	£324	£356	£342
2018	£354	£383	£363
2019	£374	£357	£349
2020	£353	£365	£372
2021	£408	£396	£371
2022	£439	£431	£424
2023	£405	£434	£424
2024	£375	£453	£452
2025	£392	£459	£431
2026	—	£443	£423

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail