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DA15 8RS

Leechcroft Avenue

Blackfen & Lamorbey

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Detailed insights for DA15 8RS

Overview

Postcode DA15 8RS 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Parish Wood.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Falconwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Falconwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from DA15 8RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Falconwood near DA15 8RS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA15 8RS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

Falconwood

Southeastern

Walking directions to Falconwood
0.9 mi

4

Welling

Southeastern

Walking directions to Welling

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA15 8RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miParish WoodMediumWalking directions to Parish Wood
0.3 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
7,746.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.04(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.42(-72%)
Drugs
6.68(+8%)
Vehicle crime
6.68(-29%)
Other theft
6.68(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
65.96%
Other Asian
24
7.29%
Other White
17
5.17%
Chinese
14
4.26%
African
11
3.34%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
23.37%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.24%
No qualifications
43
16.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.56%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
48.12%
Owns outright
52
39.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.28%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

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 8RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 8RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202620, Leechcroft Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
27 Mar 202510, Leechcroft Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000
31 Oct 20257, Leechcroft Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000
21 Aug 2025107, Lyndon Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8RWTerracedFreehold£420,000
10 Feb 2025179, Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 8PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£470,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDays Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryHarris Academy FalconwoodAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA15 8RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food21,23 Falconwood Parade, Kent, DA16 2PQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miCo-op FoodWestwood Lane, Blackfen, DA15 9PSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miTesco Express10-11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen, DA15 9LUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miNiro Express15 Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 8QDWalking directions to Niro Express
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 8RS, 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 018FE01000413
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA15 8RS

Is DA15 8RS (Falconwood) safe?

The area around DA15 8RS records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8RS?

The median sale price around DA15 8RS 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 8RS?

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

What is the nearest station to DA15 8RS?

The closest station to DA15 8RS is Falconwood in TfL zone 4, about 1,401 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA15 8RS?

DA15 8RS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,374 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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