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DA14 5PB

Pollard Walk

Sidcup

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Overview

Postcode DA14 5PB is located in a major urban area, within the Sidcup ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Foots Cray Meadows area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Foots Cray Meadows is £66,425 per year. The nearest station is Albany Park, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Foots Cray Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
51.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Foots Cray Meadows has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Foots Cray Meadows has a high crime rate, with approximately 93 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.8%

Approximately 51.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Foots Cray Meadows is £66,425 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from DA14 5PB.

Flood risk

No risk

Foots Cray Meadows near DA14 5PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Albany Park located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA14 5PB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFoots Cray Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Foots Cray Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
8,675.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.99(+32%)
Vehicle crime
21.47(+129%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.92(-37%)
Other theft
8.46(-26%)
Shoplifting
8.46(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
48.92%
African
47
14.55%
Other White
26
8.05%
Other
19
5.88%
Other Asian
16
4.95%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
29.06%
No qualifications
56
21.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.6%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
42.55%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
17.02%
Social rents from council
13
9.22%
Owns outright
12
8.51%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Sidcup

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£490
Sales (last 12 months)189
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £525K

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £490 per square foot) in Sidcup area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,125,000.

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
Detached10£775,000£590
Semi-Detached48£547,875£512
Terraced35£440,000£532
Flats96£261,500£435

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£561,000£440,000
2026£715,000£250,000£667,500£441,500
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£442£510£513
2026£604£420£515£507
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA14 5PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA14 5PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 202542, Pollard Walk, Sidcup, DA14 5PBFlatsLeasehold£263,000
24 Jun 202524, Pollard Walk, Sidcup, DA14 5PBFlatsLeasehold£262,000
17 Jul 20266, Prospect Court, Foots Cray High Street, Sidcup, DA14 5HNFlatsLeasehold£290,000
24 Sept 20255, Prospect Court, Foots Cray High Street, Sidcup, DA14 5HNFlatsLeasehold£175,000
01 Aug 202528, Foots Cray High Street, Sidcup, DA14 5HNFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the DA14 5PB postcode area, located within Foots Cray Meadows, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA14 5PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHope Community SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter Chanel Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOrchard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA14 5PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA14 5PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlFoots Cray High Street, Sidcup, DA14 5HJWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miMaidstone Convenience StoreMaidstone Road, Bexley, DA14 5HUWalking directions to Maidstone Convenience Store
0.3 miTescoEdgington Way, Bexley, DA14 5ABWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodEdgington Way, Sidcup, DA14 5ADWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miTescoEdgington Way, Sidcup, DA14 5BNWalking directions to Tesco

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA14 5PB, 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)Foots Cray MeadowsE02000092
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 028DE01000386
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA14 5PB

Is DA14 5PB (Foots Cray Meadows) safe?

The area around DA14 5PB records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DA14 5PB?

The median sale price around DA14 5PB in Foots Cray Meadows is £355,000 (about £490 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA14 5PB?

There are 10 schools close to DA14 5PB, including Hope Community School (Good), St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School (Good) and Orchard Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA14 5PB?

DA14 5PB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA14 5PB (Foots Cray Meadows) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA14 5PB 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).