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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

DA161BS

Bideford Road

DA75SN

Lansdowne Avenue

DA161EU

Axminster Crescent

SE20SF

Amberley Road

SE20PR

Friars Walk

DA74SY

Brampton Road

DA74SE

Shakespeare Road

SE20AE

Hurst Lane

DA75SY

Madison Crescent

DA75LF

Malvern Avenue

DA75NT

Ashbourne Avenue

DA175PQ

Bedonwell Road

DA75HD

The Pantiles

DA161BP

Lodge Hill

DA75NS

Ashbourne Avenue

DA161BU

Totnes Road

SE20DS

Milford Close

DA161BL

Lodge Hill

DA75SG

Canberra Road

DA75RL

Abbotts Walk

SE20AU

Woolwich Road

DA161BD

Keston Close

DA75ET

Hollingbourne Avenue

DA75SF

Brampton Road

DA75QY

King Harolds Way

DA175PG

Bedonwell Road

DA161DU

Seaton Road

DA75HH

The Pantiles

DA75LL

Barry Avenue

DA74SF

Shakespeare Road

SE20RU

West Heath Road

DA75SA

Brampton Road

DA161DH

Okehampton Crescent

DA161HZ

Gipsy Road

DA161DW

Budleigh Crescent

DA75LZ

Lenham Road

DA75LG

Westbourne Road

DA75SB

Brampton Road

DA161DN

Budleigh Crescent

DA175NY

Bedonwell Road

DA161BH

Langley Road

SE20AD

Hurst Lane

DA175PE

Bedonwell Road

DA75RU

Marley Avenue

DA75HF

Little Heath Road

DA74TY

Berkeley Avenue

DA161EZ

Axminster Crescent

DA75RT

Heath Avenue

DA74TA

Brampton Road

DA75QF

Stapleton Road

DA161ET

Axminster Crescent

DA161EX

Axminster Crescent

DA75NQ

Hythe Avenue

DA74UB

Berkeley Avenue

DA161AR

Hillsgrove Close

DA74SZ

Brampton Road

SE20DR

Westergate Road

DA75LS

Whitfield Road

DA75NJ

Hythe Avenue

SE20AZ

Heathview Drive

DA75SL

Longleigh Lane

DA161HF

Axminster Crescent

DA75NN

Chessington Avenue

DA75LR

Whitfield Road

DA161DD

Okehampton Crescent

DA75LQ

Westbourne Road

DA75QG

Stapleton Road

DA75SP

Longleigh Lane

DA75NY

Hythe Avenue

DA161DB

Okehampton Crescent

DA75NX

Hythe Avenue

DA75RE

King Harolds Way

SE20PX

Woolwich Road

DA161BN

Lodge Hill

DA75LA

Cumberland Drive

DA75QD

Iris Crescent

DA75JG

Long Lane

DA75NH

Hythe Avenue

SE20SE

Bedonwell Road

DA175PB

Orchard Avenue

SE20SQ

Glenview

DA75RW

Abbotts Walk

DA75LH

The Quadrant

SE20AP

Woolwich Road

DA75LN

Pembury Road

DA75RP

Powys Close

DA161EW

Colyton Close

DA75SU

Madison Gardens

SE20PN

New Road

DA161AS

Hadlow Road

SE20AG

Knee Hill

DA161BW

Lodge Hill

DA175NR

Osborne Road

DA75ST

Lansdowne Avenue

SE20QD

Hurst Lane

DA75NR

Chessington Avenue

DA75LU

Whitfield Road

SE20RZ

Burcharbro Road

DA161DS

Sidmouth Road

DA74SX

Kingsgate Close

Data Sources

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