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DA15 9HG

Wellington Avenue

Blendon & Penhill

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Detailed insights for DA15 9HG

Overview

Postcode DA15 9HG is located in a major urban area, within the Blendon & Penhill ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Blackfen area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackfen is £77,495 per year. The nearest station is Welling located about 1.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hollyoak Wood Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Blackfen has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,128 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Blackfen has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.0 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 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Blackfen is £77,495 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from DA15 9HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackfen near DA15 9HG 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 no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA15 9HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHollyoak Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Hollyoak Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
6,645.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.38(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.52(-61%)
Shoplifting
7.23(-28%)
Vehicle crime
5.92(-37%)
Burglary
5.26(-4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
62.1%
Other White
30
9.55%
Bangladeshi
18
5.73%
Indian
16
5.1%
African
15
4.78%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
22.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
22.92%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.46%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
37.1%
Owns with a mortgage
39
31.45%
Owns outright
36
29.03%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.61%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Blendon & Penhill

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Blendon & Penhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £915,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blendon & Penhill 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 Blendon & Penhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached14£756,250£5,362
Flats9£280,000£4,095
Semi-Detached69£590,000£5,420
Terraced87£425,000£5,909

10 year median price trend in Blendon & Penhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blendon & Penhill.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 9HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 9HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202510, Wellington Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£499,500
13 Jan 20254, Wellington Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
24 Apr 202630, Maple Crescent, Sidcup, DA15 9LTTerracedFreehold£400,000
02 Apr 202617, Maple Crescent, Sidcup, DA15 9LTTerracedFreehold£360,000
10 Mar 202624A, Maple Crescent, Sidcup, DA15 9LTDetachedFreehold£845,000

Schools

In the DA15 9HG postcode area, located within Blackfen, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA15 9HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryBlackfen School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDays Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySherwood Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA15 9HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA15 9HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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
0.3 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 9HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cafer Munur

Blendon & Penhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

David Leaf

Blendon & Penhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Nicholas O'Hare

Blendon & Penhill - 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
WardBlendon & PenhillE05011221
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlackfenE02000085
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 021BE01000347
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA15 9HG

Is DA15 9HG (Blackfen) safe?

The area around DA15 9HG records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 3 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 9HG?

The median sale price around DA15 9HG in Blackfen is £475,000 (about £5,602 per square metre) based on 179 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA15 9HG?

There are 19 schools close to DA15 9HG, including Blackfen School for Girls (Good), Days Lane Primary School (Good) and Sherwood Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DA15 9HG?

DA15 9HG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,128 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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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.