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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 150 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 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
Flats12£249,500
Semi-Detached98£490,000
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

DA75JJ

Long Lane

DA75RE

King Harolds Way

DA175PE

Bedonwell Road

DA74SF

Shakespeare Road

DA75QA

Bedonwell Road

DA75RP

Powys Close

DA161EX

Axminster Crescent

DA161EZ

Axminster Crescent

DA161HJ

Axminster Crescent

DA75PA

Chiddingstone Avenue

DA75SP

Longleigh Lane

SE20AZ

Heathview Drive

SE20PX

Woolwich Road

DA161BN

Lodge Hill

DA161EN

Tenby Road

SE20SA

Glenview

DA175PF

Bedonwell Road

DA161BH

Langley Road

DA75HQ

The Pantiles

DA75LS

Whitfield Road

DA75QF

Stapleton Road

DA75RA

King Harolds Way

DA75JN

Long Lane

DA75JS

Bostall Park Avenue

DA75NZ

Hythe Avenue

SE20PT

Harvel Crescent

SE20QB

New Road

DA74TZ

Berkeley Avenue

DA75LY

Lenham Road

DA75NS

Ashbourne Avenue

DA75NW

Chessington Avenue

DA75QU

King Harolds Way

DA161DT

Seaton Road

DA161HZ

Gipsy Road

DA175PA

Dryhill Road

DA74TN

Mayfair Avenue

DA75EX

Norfolk Gardens

DA75NP

Chessington Avenue

DA75QG

Stapleton Road

SE20AG

Knee Hill

SE20PS

Woolwich Road

DA75NJ

Hythe Avenue

DA75NX

Hythe Avenue

DA161AX

Hadlow Road

DA161BG

Downe Close

DA74TW

Mayfair Avenue

DA75LQ

Westbourne Road

SE20AA

Knee Hill

DA161DN

Budleigh Crescent

DA161DR

Sidmouth Road

DA161EP

Selsey Crescent

DA161EW

Colyton Close

DA75QE

Stapleton Road

SE20PW

Harvel Crescent

DA161BD

Keston Close

DA75JP

Oakhurst Gardens

DA75RT

Heath Avenue

DA161AU

Elmsted Crescent

DA161EY

Axminster Crescent

DA74SG

Kipling Road

DA75RW

Abbotts Walk

SE20QA

New Road

SE20QE

Hurst Lane

DA75LW

Pembury Road

DA75NH

Hythe Avenue

DA75RJ

Abbotts Walk

DA75RR

Powys Close

SE20AF

Hurst Lane

SE20AN

Woolwich Road

DA161DY

Exmouth Road

DA75HW

Little Heath Road

DA75QH

Edwin Close

SE20AH

Knee Hill

SE20SG

Amberley Road

SE20AB

Hurst Lane

SE20PR

Friars Walk

DA175PB

Orchard Avenue

DA75JH

Melanie Close

DA75LG

Westbourne Road

DA75LU

Whitfield Road

DA161DH

Okehampton Crescent

DA75LD

Cumberland Drive

DA75NR

Chessington Avenue

DA75SS

First Avenue

DA175PD

Orchard Avenue

DA74TA

Brampton Road

DA75LH

The Quadrant

DA75PB

Lydd Road

SE20DL

Bayley Walk

SE20QF

Hurst Lane

DA161ER

Selsey Crescent

DA74TY

Berkeley Avenue

DA75LZ

Lenham Road

SE20AR

Woolwich Road

DA161AZ

Denton Road

DA75PD

Ranleigh Gardens

DA75QS

Brampton Road

DA75SB

Brampton Road

DA161EH

Brixham Road

DA75ES

Penshurst Road

Data Sources

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