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DA14 4AP

Gresswell Close

Sidcup

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Detailed insights for DA14 4AP

Overview

Postcode DA14 4AP is located in a major urban area, within the Sidcup ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Sidcup West area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sidcup West is £72,465 per year. The nearest station is Sidcup, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lamorbey Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Sidcup West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,056 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Sidcup West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Sidcup West is £72,465 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA14 4AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Sidcup West near DA14 4AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Sidcup located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA14 4AP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Sidcup

Southeastern

Walking directions to Sidcup
1 mi

5

Albany Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Albany Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA14 4AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLamorbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Lamorbey Park
0.3 miWaring ParkMediumWalking directions to Waring Park

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
10,963.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
48.74(+388%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.76(+59%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.92(+32%)
Public order
13.79(+104%)
Other theft
11.49(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
73.53%
Other White
35
14.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
2.1%
Chinese
4
1.68%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
39.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
18.91%
No qualifications
28
13.93%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.97%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
78
58.65%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.05%
Owns outright
23
17.29%
Other social rented
3
2.26%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Sidcup

Median price£368,000
Price per sq ft£488
Sales (last 12 months)168
Typical range (middle 50%)£257K – £525K

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 (about £488 per square foot) in Sidcup area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £965,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sidcup over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£775,000£585
Semi-Detached44£547,875£510
Terraced29£440,000£540
Flats86£264,000£438

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sidcup

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sidcup.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£557,500£254,000£473,000£362,625
2017£595,000£271,000£435,000£358,500
2018£640,000£261,250£455,000£370,000
2019£685,000£251,000£475,000£381,750
2020£721,500£265,000£515,750£387,000
2021£707,500£270,000£537,500£425,000
2022£867,500£290,000£550,000£450,000
2023£765,000£280,000£525,000£442,525
2024£925,000£275,000£580,000£490,000
2025£775,000£270,000£562,000£440,000
2026£715,000£252,000£665,000£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sidcup.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sidcup.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£429£419£425£402
2017£449£435£408£415
2018£402£434£412£407
2019£493£411£405£436
2020£505£408£465£412
2021£501£431£455£483
2022£549£488£511£507
2023£533£445£500£524
2024£519£438£489£528
2025£576£445£510£513
2026£604£421£551£514
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sidcup.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sidcup in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA14 4AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA14 4AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202513, Gresswell Close, Sidcup, DA14 4APFlatsLeasehold£277,000
02 May 20259, Gresswell Close, Sidcup, DA14 4APFlatsLeasehold£280,000
10 Oct 2025137, Birkbeck Road, Sidcup, DA14 4DJTerracedFreehold£460,000
05 Sept 2025129, Birkbeck Road, Sidcup, DA14 4DJTerracedFreehold£440,000
05 Aug 2025111, Birkbeck Road, Sidcup, DA14 4DJTerracedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the DA14 4AP postcode area, located within Sidcup West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA14 4AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBirkbeck Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableWest Lodge SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBenedict House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA14 4AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA14 4AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHappy ShopperBexley, DA15 7DHWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.2 miTesco ExpressStation Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodBexley, DA15 7ABWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miLittle Waitrose1 High Street, Sidcup, DA14 6ENWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.4 miBrasileiroHigh Street, Bexley, DA14 6EZWalking directions to Brasileiro

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA14 4AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Curtois

Sidcup - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

June Elizabeth Slaughter

Sidcup - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Terry Barcock

Sidcup - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Louie French

Old Bexley and Sidcup - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOld Bexley and SidcupE14001414
WardSidcupE05011230
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sidcup WestE02000090
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 026DE01000457
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA14 4AP

Is DA14 4AP (Sidcup West) safe?

The area around DA14 4AP records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DA14 4AP?

The median sale price around DA14 4AP in Sidcup West is £368,000 (about £488 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA14 4AP?

There are 16 schools close to DA14 4AP, including Birkbeck Primary School (Good), West Lodge School and Benedict House Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA14 4AP?

The closest station to DA14 4AP is Sidcup in TfL zone 5, about 378 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA14 4AP?

DA14 4AP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,056 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA14 4AP (Sidcup West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA14 4AP is Louie French (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andy Curtois (Conservative and Unionist Party), June Elizabeth Slaughter (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Terry Barcock (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.