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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 84 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
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
27.82(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.8(-15%)
Vehicle crime
12.93(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.35(+99%)
Burglary
7.26(+33%)
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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 in St Mary's & St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,250 up to £1,999,998.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Mary's & St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached23£674,000£6,079
Flats27£280,000£4,764
Semi-Detached37£565,000£5,197
Terraced27£450,000£5,056

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

DA145AN

Maidstone Road

DA51HA

Parkhill Road

DA51BB

Knoll Road

DA53JX

Hurst Road

DA51ED

Brunel Place

DA51LQ

Bourne Parade

DA53QQ

Glenhurst Avenue

DA145AP

Maidstone Road

DA51NJ

Farm Vale

DA51JA

Parkhill Road

DA51HL

Parkhill Road

DA51NU

Albert Road

DA51NR

Bradbourne Road

DA53JZ

Hurst Springs

DA51AA

Bexley High Street

DA51HT

Parkhill Road

DA52BY

Staple Close

DA145JJ

Harvill Road

DA52AW

Vicarage Road

DA145EP

North Cray Road

DA53NY

The South Glade

DA145ES

Water Lane

DA51JS

Clarendon Mews

DA52BA

Baldwyns Park

DA53JN

Hurst Road

DA52AL

Vicarage Road

DA51QN

University Gardens

DA145LX

Honeyden Road

DA51HR

Balmoral Gardens

DA51BL

Tan Yard Lane

DA53JW

Cedarhurst Cottages

DA145JZ

Ellenborough Road

DA145LU

Barton Road

DA145JE

Palm Avenue

DA145EW

Gattons Way

DA52DD

St Marys Road

DA51AZ

Knoll Road

DA51AU

St Thomas Court

DA145LB

Ellenborough Road

DA51LA

Bexley High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.