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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 50 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
50
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
20.83(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.98(-59%)
Vehicle crime
8.22(-15%)
Other theft
5.33(-54%)
Shoplifting
4.83(-52%)
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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £472,000 in West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £725,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£600,000
Flats13£249,000
Semi-Detached102£486,500
Terraced33£460,000

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

DA75LR

Whitfield Road

SE20AE

Hurst Lane

SE20AQ

Knee Hill

SE20PY

Woolwich Road

SE20SB

Glenview

DA161JH

Gipsy Road

DA75HJ

The Pantiles

DA161ES

Selsey Crescent

DA75HB

Little Heath Road

DA75LN

Pembury Road

SE20AW

Woolwich Road

DA161AY

Denton Road

DA161DB

Okehampton Crescent

DA161DD

Okehampton Crescent

DA75HP

Winchelsea Avenue

DA75RS

Powys Close

DA161DP

Budleigh Crescent

DA161DS

Sidmouth Road

SE20PZ

Woolwich Road

SE20RZ

Burcharbro Road

DA161BU

Totnes Road

DA161EL

Brixham Road

DA75EU

Hollingbourne Avenue

DA75NT

Ashbourne Avenue

DA75SH

Lessness Avenue

DA75SL

Longleigh Lane

DA75RG

Clovelly Road

DA161EB

Exmouth Road

DA74SX

Kingsgate Close

SE20SD

Glenview

SE20SE

Bedonwell Road

DA75LP

Knowle Avenue

DA75RQ

Clovelly Road

DA161EQ

Brixham Road

DA74UE

Preston Drive

DA75LL

Barry Avenue

DA161DZ

Exmouth Road

DA74SS

Brampton Road

SE20AD

Hurst Lane

SE20AJ

Woolwich Road

SE20RY

Pinewood Road

SE20AP

Woolwich Road

DA161AS

Hadlow Road

DA175NR

Osborne Road

DA75HE

Little Heath Road

DA75RN

Abbotts Walk

DA75ST

Lansdowne Avenue

SE20DT

Milford Close

DA161BJ

Langley Road

DA161BT

Totnes Road

DA74SE

Shakespeare Road

DA75JF

Long Lane

DA75JG

Long Lane

DA75JT

Long Lane

DA75NB

Pembury Road

DA75PE

Hurlingham Road

DA75HG

The Pantiles

DA75NU

Hythe Avenue

DA75RH

Leckwith Avenue

SE20AL

Woolwich Road

DA161JJ

Gipsy Road

DA175NY

Bedonwell Road

DA75EY

Cranbrook Road

DA75QZ

King Harolds Way

DA75RB

King Harolds Way

DA75SX

First Avenue

DA161DJ

Plymstock Road

DA175NT

Osborne Road

DA75SF

Brampton Road

DA161BQ

Langley Road

DA161BW

Lodge Hill

DA74SZ

Brampton Road

DA75EZ

Cranbrook Road

DA75NG

Hythe Avenue

DA75SW

Lansdowne Avenue

DA75SZ

Madison Crescent

DA75JL

Oakhurst Avenue

DA75HA

Romney Gardens

DA75SD

Canberra Road

SE20DR

Westergate Road

SE20PP

Priory Drive

DA161BL

Lodge Hill

DA75HR

Winchelsea Avenue

DA75LA

Cumberland Drive

DA75NA

Lenham Road

DA75QB

Iris Crescent

DA75SY

Madison Crescent

DA161BS

Bideford Road

DA161AT

Hadlow Road

DA161BB

Hartley Road

DA161EU

Axminster Crescent

DA75QR

Brampton Road

DA74UA

Berkeley Avenue

DA75LX

Knowle Avenue

DA75SQ

Canberra Road

SE20RX

West Heath Road

SE20PN

New Road

DA161DL

Plymstock Road

DA161EJ

Brixham Road

DA161ET

Axminster Crescent

Data Sources

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