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DA15 8QY

Alexander Close

Blackfen & Lamorbey

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Detailed insights for DA15 8QY

Overview

Postcode DA15 8QY is located in a major urban area, within the Blackfen & Lamorbey ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Falconwood area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Falconwood is £80,225 per year. The nearest station is Falconwood, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hollyoak Wood Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Falconwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,230 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Falconwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Falconwood is £80,225 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from DA15 8QY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Falconwood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA15 8QY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Falconwood

Southeastern

Walking directions to Falconwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA15 8QY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHollyoak Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Hollyoak Wood Park
0.3 miParish WoodMediumWalking directions to Parish Wood
0.4 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
4,373.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.99(-61%)
Public order
4.42(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.79(-86%)
Vehicle crime
3.79(-60%)
Other theft
3.16(-72%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
75.44%
Bangladeshi
12
5.26%
Irish
10
4.39%
Indian
9
3.95%
African
7
3.07%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
28.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
17.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
29
15.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
57.55%
Owns with a mortgage
21
19.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.26%
Social rents from council
4
3.77%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.77%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Blackfen & Lamorbey

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)

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
Terraced62£454,000£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 8QY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 8QY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 20253, Alexander Close, Sidcup, DA15 8QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£525,000
31 Jul 20251, Alexander Close, Sidcup, DA15 8QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
28 Mar 202511, Wavell Drive, Sidcup, DA15 8QZDetachedFreehold£415,000
30 Apr 202689, Raeburn Road, Sidcup, DA15 8RESemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000
11 Jul 202585, Raeburn Road, Sidcup, DA15 8RESemi-DetachedFreehold£585,000

Schools

In the DA15 8QY postcode area, located within Falconwood, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA15 8QY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAlderwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDays Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA15 8QY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA15 8QY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNiro Express15 Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 8QDWalking directions to Niro Express
0.3 miNisa189 Days Lane, Sidcup, DA15 8JXWalking directions to Nisa
0.4 miNisa Local152-154 Bexley Road, London, SE9 2PHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miM&S Simply Food21 Crown Woods Way, Eltham, London, SE9 2NLWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food21,23 Falconwood Parade, Kent, DA16 2PQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 8QY, 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)FalconwoodE02000082
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 018AE01000340
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA15 8QY

Is DA15 8QY (Falconwood) safe?

The area around DA15 8QY records about 33 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DA15 8QY?

The median sale price around DA15 8QY in Falconwood is £472,500 (about £5,801 per square metre) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA15 8QY?

There are 15 schools close to DA15 8QY, including Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good), Alderwood Primary School (Good) and Days Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA15 8QY?

The closest station to DA15 8QY is Falconwood in TfL zone 4, about 1,250 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA15 8QY?

DA15 8QY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,230 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA15 8QY (Falconwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA15 8QY 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).

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.