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DA15 8PS

Gloucester Parade

Blackfen & Lamorbey

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Detailed insights for DA15 8PS

Overview

Postcode DA15 8PS is located in a major urban area, within the Blackfen & Lamorbey ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Lamorbey area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lamorbey is £88,153 per year. The nearest station is Welling located about 1.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hollyoak Wood Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Lamorbey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Lamorbey has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Lamorbey is £88,153 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from DA15 8PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Lamorbey near DA15 8PS 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 Welling located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA15 8PS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
1 mi

4

Welling

Southeastern

Walking directions to Welling

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA15 8PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHollyoak Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Hollyoak Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
6,099.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.87(-26%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.6(-66%)
Vehicle crime
8.61(-8%)
Other theft
4.64(-59%)
Burglary
4.64(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
70.59%
Other Asian
20
5.12%
Irish
16
4.09%
African
15
3.84%
Indian
13
3.32%
Total population: 391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
25.25%
No qualifications
60
19.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
17.7%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
36.55%
Owns with a mortgage
46
31.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
23.45%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.83%
Other social rented
3
2.07%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Blackfen & Lamorbey

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Blackfen & Lamorbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £855,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackfen & Lamorbey 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 Blackfen & Lamorbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached10£759,500£5,882
Flats25£310,000£5,431
Semi-Detached61£539,000£5,844
Terraced66£450,000£5,834

10 year median price trend in Blackfen & Lamorbey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackfen & Lamorbey.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 8PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 2025242A, Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 8PWFlatsLeasehold£280,000
30 Jun 2025234, Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 8PWOtherFreehold£275,000
15 Oct 202535, Lyndon Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8RLTerracedFreehold£380,000
02 Oct 202565, Lyndon Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£429,000
15 Sept 202537, Lyndon Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8RLTerracedFreehold£367,000

Schools

In the DA15 8PS postcode area, located within Lamorbey, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA15 8PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryDays Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBlackfen School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBexley Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA15 8PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA15 8PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express10-11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen, DA15 9LUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCo-op FoodWestwood Lane, Blackfen, DA15 9PSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food51 The Oval, Kent, DA15 9ERWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miNisa189 Days Lane, Sidcup, DA15 8JXWalking directions to Nisa

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 8PS, 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)LamorbeyE02000086
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 022CE01000343
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA15 8PS

Is DA15 8PS (Lamorbey) safe?

The area around DA15 8PS records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DA15 8PS?

The median sale price around DA15 8PS in Lamorbey is £470,000 (about £5,801 per square metre) based on 162 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA15 8PS?

There are 18 schools close to DA15 8PS, including Days Lane Primary School (Good), Blackfen School for Girls (Good) and Bexley Grammar School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA15 8PS?

The closest station to DA15 8PS is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 1,545 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA15 8PS?

DA15 8PS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,633 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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.