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DA15 8AB

Old Farm Avenue

Blackfen & Lamorbey

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Detailed insights for DA15 8AB

Overview

Postcode DA15 8AB is located in a major urban area, within the Blackfen & Lamorbey ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Sidcup West area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lamorbey Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Sidcup West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Sidcup West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 151 ft away from DA15 8AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Sidcup West near DA15 8AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Sidcup located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA15 8AB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Sidcup

Southeastern

Walking directions to Sidcup

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA15 8AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLamorbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Lamorbey Park
0.5 miWaring ParkMediumWalking directions to Waring Park
0.5 miOld Farm ParkMediumWalking directions to Old Farm Park

Area Profile

Population
454
Population density
2,200.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.62(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.91(-18%)
Shoplifting
17.04(+71%)
Vehicle crime
12.66(+35%)
Public order
12.66(+87%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
65.41%
Other White
48
10.64%
Indian
19
4.21%
Other
16
3.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
2.66%
Total population: 451

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
43.88%
Level 3 (A level)
88
23.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
11.44%
No qualifications
35
9.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 376

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
99
48.29%
Owns with a mortgage
43
20.98%
Owns outright
37
18.05%
Shared ownership
11
5.37%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.88%
Total households: 205

Property prices in Blackfen & Lamorbey

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£538
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£399K – £573K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £538 per square foot) in Blackfen & Lamorbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £855,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackfen & Lamorbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£759,500£546
Semi-Detached59£539,000£547
Terraced58£461,500£539
Flats25£310,000£505

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackfen & Lamorbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackfen & Lamorbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£607,500£235,000£425,000£350,000
2017£600,000£248,000£435,000£365,000
2018£592,500£260,000£422,250£370,000
2019£682,500£267,000£465,000£364,000
2020£658,000£274,000£482,500£371,000
2021£642,500£275,000£505,000£390,000
2022£650,000£375,000£550,000£436,250
2023£755,000£270,000£510,000£446,500
2024£672,500£339,000£500,000£429,000
2025£703,500£310,675£537,000£431,250
2026£685,000£265,000£567,500£458,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackfen & Lamorbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackfen & Lamorbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485£436£424£439
2017£563£418£439£456
2018£409£462£449£471
2019£441£486£442£454
2020£453£465£456£468
2021£527£456£479£492
2022£539£522£526£558
2023£545£492£538£544
2024£469£575£510£554
2025£549£502£540£548
2026£486£532£537£572
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackfen & Lamorbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackfen & Lamorbey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 8AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 8AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 202535, Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£670,000
14 Jul 202559, Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£620,000
31 Mar 202591, Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
24 Oct 20259A, Old Farm Road East, Sidcup, DA15 8AEFlatsLeasehold£265,000
21 Feb 20251, Old Farm Road East, Sidcup, DA15 8AEFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the DA15 8AB postcode area, located within Sidcup West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA15 8AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Lamorbey Church of England SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBurnt Oak Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableWest Lodge SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA15 8AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA15 8AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodBexley, DA15 7ABWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miTesco ExpressStation Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHappy ShopperBexley, DA15 7DHWalking directions to Happy Shopper

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 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian John Bishop

Blackfen & Lamorbey - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frazer Brooks

Blackfen & Lamorbey - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Peter Craske

Blackfen & Lamorbey - 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
WardBlackfen & LamorbeyE05011220
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sidcup WestE02000090
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 026EE01000462
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA15 8AB

Is DA15 8AB (Sidcup West) safe?

The area around DA15 8AB 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DA15 8AB?

The median sale price around DA15 8AB in Sidcup West is £475,000 (about £538 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA15 8AB?

There are 19 schools close to DA15 8AB, including Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School (Good), Burnt Oak Junior School (Outstanding) and West Lodge School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA15 8AB?

The closest station to DA15 8AB is Sidcup in TfL zone 5, about 255 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA15 8AB?

DA15 8AB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,613 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA15 8AB (Sidcup West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA15 8AB is Louie French (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brian John Bishop (Conservative and Unionist Party), Frazer Brooks (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Craske (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.