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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in West Heath is £485,000 (around £513 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £435,000 and £560,000. 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 the area have 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

Median price: £485,000
Price per sq ft: £513
Sales (last 12 months): 177
Typical range (middle 50%): £435K – £560K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £513 per square foot) in West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£539,000£511
Semi-Detached115£488,000£517
Terraced46£487,500£513
Flats9£265,000£475

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£488,000£242,500£393,250£420,000
2017£585,000£239,250£395,000£390,000
2018£415,000£242,500£414,000£409,998
2019£435,000£248,750£417,500£387,500
2020£457,500£223,000£425,000£417,000
2021£632,500£244,575£450,000£470,000
2022£510,000£265,000£500,000£460,000
2023£525,000£284,500£490,000£455,000
2024£550,000£275,000£462,500£480,000
2025£590,000£249,000£490,000£482,500
2026£561,500£300,000£490,000£492,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£424£373£410£407
2017£429£355£422£394
2018£330£359£424£411
2019£481£416£421£396
2020£442£390£465£412
2021£425£354£449£448
2022£522£409£472£496
2023£481£406£491£492
2024£496£416£513£486
2025£509£388£508£509
2026£491£526£515£505
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Heath in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,892
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for West Heath ward.

Local councillors

Eliot Smith

West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sue Ford

West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Thomas William Clapperton

West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative