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DA15 8SH

Chester Road

Blackfen & Lamorbey

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Detailed insights for DA15 8SH

Overview

Postcode DA15 8SH 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 0.7 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from DA15 8SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Falconwood near DA15 8SH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA15 8SH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Falconwood

Southeastern

Walking directions to Falconwood
1 mi

4

Welling

Southeastern

Walking directions to Welling

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
6,614.8 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
268
78.59%
Other White
16
4.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
3.81%
African
9
2.64%
Irish
8
2.35%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
22.38%
No qualifications
59
20.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
17.83%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
45.83%
Owns with a mortgage
50
41.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.83%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.33%
Social rents from council
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

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 8SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 8SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20262, Gordon Road, Sidcup, DA15 8SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£725,000
22 Sept 202537, Gordon Road, Sidcup, DA15 8SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
19 Mar 202659, Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 8QBDetachedFreehold£785,000
04 Aug 202551, Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 8QBDetachedFreehold£495,000
09 Feb 2026104, Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 8SWFlatsLeasehold£290,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHarris Academy FalconwoodAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAlderwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA15 8SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNiro Express15 Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 8QDWalking directions to Niro Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food21,23 Falconwood Parade, Kent, DA16 2PQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miNisa Local152-154 Bexley Road, London, SE9 2PHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miNisa189 Days Lane, Sidcup, DA15 8JXWalking directions to Nisa
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 (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 8SH, 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 8SH

Is DA15 8SH (Falconwood) safe?

The area around DA15 8SH 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 8SH?

The median sale price around DA15 8SH 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 8SH?

There are 13 schools close to DA15 8SH, including Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Falconwood (Good) and Alderwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA15 8SH?

The closest station to DA15 8SH is Falconwood in TfL zone 4, about 1,088 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA15 8SH?

DA15 8SH 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 8SH (Falconwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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