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About

West Heath is a residential ward located in the London Borough of Bexley. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Green spaces like West Heath Recreation Ground provide outdoor amenities for residents, including sports facilities and playgrounds. The ward is served by local shops and schools, catering to everyday needs.

Transport links include bus routes connecting West Heath to nearby areas such as Sidcup and Bexleyheath. The ward has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with few major commercial developments. Its proximity to larger towns allows residents access to broader services while maintaining a suburban feel. The area is predominantly residential, with a focus on family living.

Area overview

On average West Heath has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 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 of residents in West Heath is £56,908 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.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 168 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
Detached9£600,000
Flats13£249,000
Semi-Detached104£490,000
Terraced42£465,000

10 years median price trend in West Heath

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.