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DA15 9HX

Sherwood Park Avenue

Blendon & Penhill

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Detailed insights for DA15 9HX

Overview

Postcode DA15 9HX 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackfen is £77,495 per year. The nearest station is Sidcup, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Marlborough Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Blackfen has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,927 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Blackfen has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34 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 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA15 9HX.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackfen near DA15 9HX 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 Sidcup located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA15 9HX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

5

Sidcup

Southeastern

Walking directions to Sidcup

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA15 9HX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMarlborough ParkMediumWalking directions to Marlborough Park
0.4 miWillersley ParkMediumWalking directions to Willersley Park

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
7,661.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.37(-39%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.48(-53%)
Vehicle crime
6.93(-26%)
Other theft
3.78(-67%)
Public order
3.78(-44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
80.05%
Indian
11
2.89%
Bangladeshi
10
2.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.1%
Other White
8
2.1%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
28.29%
Level 3 (A level)
59
19.41%
No qualifications
53
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
50.37%
Owns outright
55
40.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.41%
Shared ownership
1
0.74%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Blendon & Penhill

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £5,609 per square metre) 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-Detached68£585,000£5,430
Terraced86£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 9HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA15 9HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202672A, Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9HXTerracedFreehold£585,000
15 Aug 202564, Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£407,500
26 Mar 202571, Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9HUTerracedFreehold£505,000
03 Mar 202520, Meadow View, Sidcup, DA15 9BLTerracedFreehold£405,000
28 Feb 202528, Meadow View, Sidcup, DA15 9BLTerracedFreehold£479,000

Schools

In the DA15 9HX postcode area, located within Blackfen, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA15 9HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySherwood Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryBlackfen School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChatsworth Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA15 9HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food51 The Oval, Kent, DA15 9ERWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miLittle WaitroseBexley, DA15 9NTWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.4 miTesco Express10-11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen, DA15 9LUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCo-op FoodWestwood Lane, Blackfen, DA15 9PSWalking directions to Co-op 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 9HX, 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 021AE01000346
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA15 9HX

Is DA15 9HX (Blackfen) safe?

The area around DA15 9HX records about 34 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DA15 9HX?

The median sale price around DA15 9HX in Blackfen is £475,000 (about £5,609 per square metre) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA15 9HX?

There are 15 schools close to DA15 9HX, including Sherwood Park Primary School (Good), Blackfen School for Girls (Good) and Chatsworth Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA15 9HX?

The closest station to DA15 9HX is Sidcup in TfL zone 5, about 1,421 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA15 9HX?

DA15 9HX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,927 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA15 9HX (Blackfen) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA15 9HX is Louie French (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cafer Munur (Conservative and Unionist Party), David Leaf (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nicholas O'Hare (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.