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St Mary's & St James

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About

St Mary's & St James ward covers a residential area in the northern part of the London Borough of Bexley. It is bounded by the A2 to the north and includes the suburban neighbourhoods around Northumberland Heath and part of Bexleyheath. The housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. The area is characterised by its quiet, leafy streets and numerous green spaces.

The ward contains several significant parks, including Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground and the expansive grounds of Christ Church. A notable local landmark is the historic Howbury Moated Grange, a scheduled ancient monument with medieval origins situated on the ward's southern edge. Public transport links are provided primarily by bus routes connecting to Bexleyheath town centre and nearby rail stations, supporting a settled, community-focused population.

Area overview

On average St Mary's & St James has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Mary's & St James is £84,147 per year. There are 2 schools in St Mary's & St James: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. St Mary's & St James is home to around 10,747 people, with a population density of about 1,228.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

St Mary's & St James Population
10,747
Population density
1,228.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.22(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.82(-26%)
Vehicle crime
12.84(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.98(+91%)
Other theft
7.44(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,433
78.46%
Other White
445
4.14%
Indian
351
3.27%
African
320
2.98%
Other Asian
153
1.42%
Total population: 10,748

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,970
34.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,462
16.82%
No qualifications
1,375
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,320
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
894
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 8,694

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,753
40.48%
Owns with a mortgage
1,534
35.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
452
10.44%
Other social rented
392
9.05%
Social rents from council
74
1.71%
Total households: 4,330

Property prices in St Mary's & St James

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in St Mary's & St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Mary's & St James 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 St Mary's & St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£751,067
Flats21£300,000
Semi-Detached38£475,000
Terraced30£442,500

10 years median price trend in St Mary's & St James

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's & St James.

All postcodes in St Mary's & St James

DA145LH

Thursland Road

DA145LT

North Cray Road

DA51HF

Parkhill Road

DA52DA

Hill Crescent

DA52DB

Hill Crescent

DA52DN

Wansunt Road

DA52DS

Cold Blow Crescent

DA53ND

North Cray Road

DA53QH

Glenhurst Avenue

DA53QQ

Glenhurst Avenue

DA51NT

Albert Road

DA51BJ

Weir Road

DA52BT

Fraser Close

DA52BX

Monterey Close

DA53JT

Woodstock Close

DA53PB

Maiden Erlegh Avenue

DA51HW

Parkhill Road

DA51LA

Bexley High Street

DA52BQ

Tile Kiln Lane

DA53LU

Manor Road

DA53LZ

North Cray Road

DA53QF

Manor Way

DA145NG

The Grove

DA51NL

Hartford Road

DA145JH

Maddocks Close

DA145LZ

High Beeches

DA51AL

Kenley Close

DA51AP

Thanet Road

DA51NR

Bradbourne Road

DA51NU

Albert Road

DA145FF

Field View Close

DA51LX

Lesley Close

DA51NP

Harbex Close

DA52BZ

Wicksteed Close

DA145NE

The Spinney

DA52AZ

Dartford Road

DA53QL

Brent Close

DA51AX

Parkhurst Road

DA51LQ

Bourne Parade

DA53LX

Manor Road

Data Sources

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