Postcode DA15 9HL 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 Sidcup located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hollyoak Wood Park.
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.
Blackfen has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
The average income per household in Blackfen is £77,495 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA15 9HL.
Blackfen near DA15 9HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sidcup located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Sidcup | Southeastern | Walking directions to Sidcup |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hollyoak Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hollyoak Wood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Marlborough Park | Medium | Walking directions to Marlborough Park |
| 0.4 mi | Willersley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Willersley Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £756,250 | £5,362 |
| Flats | 9 | £280,000 | £4,095 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £590,000 | £5,420 |
| Terraced | 87 | £425,000 | £5,909 |
10 year median price trend in Blendon & Penhill
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 9HL.
In the DA15 9HL postcode area, located within Blackfen, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA15 9HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 51 The Oval, Kent, DA15 9ER | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 10-11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen, DA15 9LU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Westwood Lane, Blackfen, DA15 9PS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Little Waitrose | Bexley, DA15 9NT | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA15 9HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cafer Munur
Blendon & Penhill - Elected 7 May 2026
David Leaf
Blendon & Penhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Nicholas O'Hare
Blendon & Penhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Louie French
Old Bexley and Sidcup - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA15 9HL 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.
The median sale price around DA15 9HL in Blackfen is £475,000 (about £5,602 per square metre) based on 179 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DA15 9HL, including Sherwood Park Primary School (Good), Blackfen School for Girls (Good) and Marlborough School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA15 9HL is Sidcup in TfL zone 5, about 1,449 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA15 9HL 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).
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.