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About

West Heath is a residential ward situated in the northern part of the London Borough of Bexley. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes built largely in the interwar and post-war periods. Its landscape is gently undulating, with streets often following the natural contours of the land. The ward is bordered by main roads that provide connections to surrounding districts, contributing to its role as a quiet, established neighbourhood within the wider urban fabric.

The local geography is defined by the presence of the River Shuttle, a minor tributary of the River Cray, which flows through the western edge of the ward. This small watercourse has influenced the area's green spaces, including sections of parkland that follow its path. West Heath is also notable for the Bexleyheath Line railway, which runs along its southern boundary, offering direct transport links into central London. The overall character is one of a settled, leafy suburb with a strong sense of local community.

Area overview

On average West Heath has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Heath is £79,304 per year. There are 3 schools in West Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. West Heath is home to around 15,936 people, with a population density of about 6,702.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

West Heath Population
15,936
Population density
6,702.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.77(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.04(-63%)
Vehicle crime
7.15(-24%)
Shoplifting
4.71(-53%)
Other theft
4.64(-59%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,863
68.16%
Indian
1,104
6.93%
African
866
5.43%
Other White
712
4.47%
Other Asian
513
3.22%
Total population: 15,938

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,746
28.95%
No qualifications
2,346
18.13%
Level 3 (A level)
2,303
17.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,007
15.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,441
11.14%
Total 16+ residents: 12,939

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,531
42.55%
Owns with a mortgage
2,462
41.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
450
7.57%
Other social rented
313
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
86
1.45%
Total households: 5,948

Property prices in West Heath

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £727,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Heath 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 West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£526,000£5,595
Flats13£240,000£4,344
Semi-Detached116£486,500£5,488
Terraced51£485,000£5,418

10 years median price trend in West Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heath.

All postcodes in West Heath

DA75QZ

King Harolds Way

DA75JJ

Long Lane

SE20DW

Woolwich Road

DA161BB

Hartley Road

DA75SW

Lansdowne Avenue

DA75QJ

Brabourne Crescent

DA75HQ

The Pantiles

DA75NP

Chessington Avenue

DA75JF

Long Lane

SE20SD

Glenview

DA75JX

Mark Close

DA175PH

Elmhurst

DA75QR

Brampton Road

DA74UQ

Preston Drive

DA75NU

Hythe Avenue

DA75QQ

Stapleton Road

DA75RN

Abbotts Walk

DA74UE

Preston Drive

DA161EN

Tenby Road

SE20AR

Woolwich Road

DA75JL

Oakhurst Avenue

DA75HR

Winchelsea Avenue

DA161EH

Brixham Road

SE20SG

Amberley Road

DA75RB

King Harolds Way

DA75EX

Norfolk Gardens

SE20AL

Woolwich Road

DA75HN

Little Heath Road

SE20PS

Woolwich Road

DA75QH

Edwin Close

DA75HJ

The Pantiles

SE20AN

Woolwich Road

SE20SB

Glenview

DA161DL

Plymstock Road

DA161DA

Okehampton Crescent

DA74TN

Mayfair Avenue

DA175NT

Osborne Road

SE20QL

Harvel Crescent

DA75RH

Leckwith Avenue

DA75EY

Cranbrook Road

DA161EL

Brixham Road

DA161ER

Selsey Crescent

DA74UG

Preston Drive

DA161EP

Selsey Crescent

SE20PZ

Woolwich Road

SE20PT

Harvel Crescent

DA75SH

Lessness Avenue

DA161EJ

Brixham Road

DA161JH

Gipsy Road

DA75QA

Bedonwell Road

DA75RD

Leckwith Avenue

DA75LW

Pembury Road

DA75PA

Chiddingstone Avenue

DA161DP

Budleigh Crescent

DA75QB

Iris Crescent

DA75NW

Chessington Avenue

DA75EU

Hollingbourne Avenue

DA75RR

Powys Close

SE20AB

Hurst Lane

DA75RQ

Clovelly Road

DA75JR

Bostall Park Avenue

DA75SX

First Avenue

DA75LY

Lenham Road

SE20AH

Knee Hill

DA161DJ

Plymstock Road

SE20AF

Hurst Lane

DA161DX

Budleigh Crescent

DA75HG

The Pantiles

DA161DT

Seaton Road

SE20PU

Woolwich Road

DA75PB

Lydd Road

DA161BQ

Langley Road

SE20DT

Milford Close

DA161EQ

Brixham Road

DA74SG

Kipling Road

DA75PD

Ranleigh Gardens

SE20QE

Hurst Lane

DA161AY

Denton Road

DA75LE

Malvern Avenue

DA75SS

First Avenue

DA75JS

Bostall Park Avenue

DA75SD

Canberra Road

SE20SH

Glenview

SE20QA

New Road

SE20AQ

Knee Hill

DA75SR

Longleigh Lane

DA161BG

Downe Close

DA74UF

Preston Drive

DA75EZ

Cranbrook Road

DA161DY

Exmouth Road

DA75SJ

Lessness Avenue

DA74UA

Berkeley Avenue

DA75HW

Little Heath Road

DA75SQ

Canberra Road

SE20QB

New Road

DA161BJ

Langley Road

SE20AA

Knee Hill

DA161BT

Totnes Road

SE20PP

Priory Drive

DA75JN

Long Lane

Data Sources

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