Postcode DA15 8BU is located in a major urban area, within the Blackfen & Lamorbey 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 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Old Farm Park.
Longlands & Halfway has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,387 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Longlands & Halfway has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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.
The average income per household in Longlands & Halfway is £85,705 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 292 ft away from DA15 8BU.
Longlands & Halfway near DA15 8BU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sidcup located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Sidcup | Southeastern | Walking directions to Sidcup |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | New Eltham | Southeastern | Walking directions to New Eltham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Old Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Old Farm Park |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 (about £5,801 per square metre) in Blackfen & Lamorbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £855,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £759,500 | £5,882 |
| Flats | 25 | £310,000 | £5,431 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £539,000 | £5,844 |
| Terraced | 62 | £454,000 | £5,834 |
10 year median price trend in Blackfen & Lamorbey
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 8BU.
In the DA15 8BU postcode area, located within Longlands & Halfway, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA15 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 170 Halfway Street, Sidcup, DA15 8DL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 188A Halfway Street, Sidcup, DA15 8DJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA15 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian John Bishop
Blackfen & Lamorbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Frazer Brooks
Blackfen & Lamorbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Peter Craske
Blackfen & Lamorbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Louie French
Old Bexley and Sidcup - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA15 8BU records about 21 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.
The median sale price around DA15 8BU in Longlands & Halfway is £472,500 (about £5,801 per square metre) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to DA15 8BU, including Dulverton Primary School (Good), Longlands Primary School (Good) and Burnt Oak Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA15 8BU is Sidcup in TfL zone 5, about 1,195 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA15 8BU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,387 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA15 8BU 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).
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.