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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

SE20RY

Pinewood Road

DA161DR

Sidmouth Road

DA175NZ

Bedonwell Road

DA75NB

Pembury Road

SE20QF

Hurst Lane

DA175PD

Orchard Avenue

DA74SS

Brampton Road

DA75NA

Lenham Road

DA75HP

Winchelsea Avenue

DA161AZ

Denton Road

DA75RJ

Abbotts Walk

DA161EY

Axminster Crescent

DA161BE

Sandgate Road

SE20AW

Woolwich Road

DA74TZ

Berkeley Avenue

DA75QU

King Harolds Way

DA75HE

Little Heath Road

DA75HL

Little Heath Road

DA75RS

Powys Close

DA75QE

Stapleton Road

DA75QS

Brampton Road

DA75JQ

Long Lane

SE20RX

West Heath Road

DA75LJ

Barry Avenue

DA175PA

Dryhill Road

DA75PF

Hurlingham Road

DA161ES

Selsey Crescent

DA75PE

Hurlingham Road

DA75SZ

Madison Crescent

SE20AJ

Woolwich Road

DA75HA

Romney Gardens

DA75JP

Oakhurst Gardens

DA75LD

Cumberland Drive

DA75SE

Brampton Road

DA175PF

Bedonwell Road

DA75HB

Little Heath Road

DA161JA

Gipsy Road

DA75JH

Melanie Close

DA75RG

Clovelly Road

DA75LB

Cumberland Drive

DA161AT

Hadlow Road

SE20PY

Woolwich Road

DA161DZ

Exmouth Road

DA75JW

Long Lane

DA161AU

Elmsted Crescent

SE20DL

Bayley Walk

DA75NZ

Hythe Avenue

DA161JJ

Gipsy Road

DA161AX

Hadlow Road

DA75JT

Long Lane

DA75NG

Hythe Avenue

DA75RA

King Harolds Way

DA75JU

Clare Way

DA74TW

Mayfair Avenue

SE20SA

Glenview

DA75LX

Knowle Avenue

DA75ES

Penshurst Road

DA161EB

Exmouth Road

DA161HJ

Axminster Crescent

DA75LP

Knowle Avenue

SE20PW

Harvel Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.