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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

DA75JX

Mark Close

DA75NY

Hythe Avenue

SE20DS

Milford Close

SE20QD

Hurst Lane

DA161DU

Seaton Road

DA161HF

Axminster Crescent

DA75NN

Chessington Avenue

DA75RL

Abbotts Walk

DA75SR

Longleigh Lane

SE20SH

Glenview

DA75RD

Leckwith Avenue

SE20DW

Woolwich Road

DA75HL

Little Heath Road

DA75LJ

Barry Avenue

DA75QQ

Stapleton Road

DA161BE

Sandgate Road

DA175PG

Bedonwell Road

DA74UB

Berkeley Avenue

DA75LB

Cumberland Drive

DA75NQ

Hythe Avenue

SE20AU

Woolwich Road

DA161BP

Lodge Hill

DA75HF

Little Heath Road

DA75JQ

Long Lane

DA75JU

Clare Way

DA75SJ

Lessness Avenue

DA75SU

Madison Gardens

DA161DA

Okehampton Crescent

DA161DX

Budleigh Crescent

DA75HN

Little Heath Road

DA75RU

Marley Avenue

DA75SA

Brampton Road

DA75SE

Brampton Road

DA74SY

Brampton Road

DA74UG

Preston Drive

DA75ET

Hollingbourne Avenue

DA75PF

Hurlingham Road

DA75SN

Lansdowne Avenue

DA161DW

Budleigh Crescent

DA161JA

Gipsy Road

DA175NZ

Bedonwell Road

DA74UF

Preston Drive

DA74UQ

Preston Drive

DA75HD

The Pantiles

DA75HH

The Pantiles

SE20QL

Harvel Crescent

SE20RU

West Heath Road

DA75LF

Malvern Avenue

DA75QY

King Harolds Way

DA75SG

Canberra Road

SE20SF

Amberley Road

DA75JW

Long Lane

DA175PH

Elmhurst

DA75JR

Bostall Park Avenue

SE20SQ

Glenview

DA75LE

Malvern Avenue

DA75QD

Iris Crescent

SE20PU

Woolwich Road

DA161AR

Hillsgrove Close

DA175PQ

Bedonwell Road

DA75QJ

Brabourne Crescent

Data Sources

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