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DA15 7LH

York Avenue

Longlands

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Detailed insights for DA15 7LH

Overview

Postcode DA15 7LH is located in a major urban area, within the Longlands ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Longlands & Halfway area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longlands & Halfway is £85,705 per year. The nearest station is Sidcup, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Old Farm Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Longlands & Halfway has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Longlands & Halfway has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Longlands & Halfway is £85,705 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 237 ft away from DA15 7LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Longlands & Halfway near DA15 7LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Sidcup located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA15 7LH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

Sidcup

Southeastern

Walking directions to Sidcup

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA15 7LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOld Farm ParkMediumWalking directions to Old Farm Park

Area Profile

Population
441
Population density
5,970.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.78(-75%)
Vehicle crime
3.89(-58%)
Burglary
3.33(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.22(-92%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.67(-71%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
371
84.32%
Chinese
13
2.95%
Indian
13
2.95%
Other White
11
2.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.36%
Total population: 440

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
117
30.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
94
24.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
13.42%
Level 3 (A level)
48
12.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 380

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
45.53%
Owns with a mortgage
48
39.02%
Other social rented
11
8.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.69%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Longlands

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £5,427 per square metre) in Longlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,260,125.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached10£920,000£6,136
Flats45£305,000£4,583
Semi-Detached36£635,000£5,903
Terraced28£470,000£5,890

10 year median price trend in Longlands

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 7LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 7LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202510, York Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 7LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£580,000
24 Jan 202566, York Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 7LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£875,000
16 Mar 202625, York Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 7LJTerracedFreehold£600,000
02 Oct 202528, Gloucester Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 7LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£715,000
11 Sept 202520, Gloucester Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 7LLTerracedFreehold£520,000

Schools

In the DA15 7LH postcode area, located within Longlands & Halfway, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA15 7LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLonglands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBurnt Oak Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Lamorbey Church of England SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA15 7LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA15 7LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWoodside Express233,233C Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6QSWalking directions to Woodside Express
0.4 miLongland Food and Wine283 Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6QRWalking directions to Longland Food and Wine
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodBexley, DA15 7ABWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miHappy ShopperBexley, DA15 7DHWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.4 miSidcup Food and Wine212 Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6RNWalking directions to Sidcup Food and Wine

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 DA15 7LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lisa-Jane Moore

Longlands - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Oscar Harrison

Longlands - 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
WardLonglandsE05011227
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longlands & HalfwayE02000089
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 025DE01000425
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA15 7LH

Is DA15 7LH (Longlands & Halfway) safe?

The area around DA15 7LH records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DA15 7LH?

The median sale price around DA15 7LH in Longlands & Halfway is £465,000 (about £5,427 per square metre) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA15 7LH?

There are 15 schools close to DA15 7LH, including Longlands Primary School (Good), Burnt Oak Junior School (Outstanding) and Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA15 7LH?

The closest station to DA15 7LH is Sidcup in TfL zone 5, about 759 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA15 7LH?

DA15 7LH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,921 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA15 7LH (Longlands & Halfway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA15 7LH is Louie French (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lisa-Jane Moore (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Oscar Harrison (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.