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DA15 8SF

Ridgeway West

Blackfen & Lamorbey

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Detailed insights for DA15 8SF

Overview

Postcode DA15 8SF is located in a major urban area, within the Blackfen & Lamorbey area 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 median sale price in Blackfen & Lamorbey is £485,000 (around £538 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £419,500 and £556,250. The nearest station is Falconwood, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Parish Wood.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Falconwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,048 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% 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

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 313 ft away from DA15 8SF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Falconwood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA15 8SF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 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 8SF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miParish WoodMediumWalking directions to Parish Wood
0.2 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
8,655.7 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
300
80.65%
Other White
17
4.57%
Caribbean
10
2.69%
Irish
8
2.15%
Arab
7
1.88%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
26.16%
Level 3 (A level)
62
22.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.92%
No qualifications
35
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
77
56.2%
Owns outright
44
32.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.76%
Shared ownership
2
1.46%
Other social rented
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Blackfen & Lamorbey

Median price: £485,000
Price per sq ft: £538
Sales (last 12 months): 156
Typical range (middle 50%): £420K – £556K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £538 per square foot) in Blackfen & Lamorbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,200,000.

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
Detached11£737,000£544
Semi-Detached62£535,000£544
Terraced62£471,500£545
Flats21£325,000£491

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£312,500£537,000£430,000
2026£685,000£309,375£560,000£470,750
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£504£539£546
2026£492£518£528£575
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 8SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 8SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202677, Ridgeway West, Sidcup, DA15 8SFTerracedFreehold£482,500
06 Feb 202649, Ridgeway West, Sidcup, DA15 8SFTerracedFreehold£478,000
26 Jun 202684, Ridgeway West, Sidcup, DA15 8SETerracedFreehold£485,000
13 Apr 2026122, Ridgeway West, Sidcup, DA15 8SETerracedFreehold£475,000
12 Aug 202618, Orchard Rise West, Sidcup, DA15 8SZTerracedFreehold£495,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for DA15 8SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryHarris Academy FalconwoodAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miPrimaryBishop Ridley Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA15 8SF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA15 8SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNiro Express15 Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 8QDWalking directions to Niro Express
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food21,23 Falconwood Parade, Kent, DA16 2PQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,892
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

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 8SF, 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 8SF

Is DA15 8SF (Falconwood) safe?

The area around DA15 8SF 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DA15 8SF?

The median sale price around DA15 8SF in Blackfen & Lamorbey is £485,000 (about £538 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA15 8SF?

There are 12 schools close to DA15 8SF, including Harris Academy Falconwood (Good), Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to DA15 8SF?

The closest station to DA15 8SF is Falconwood in TfL zone 4, about 960 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA15 8SF?

DA15 8SF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,048 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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