Postcode DA16 1AU is located in a major urban area, within the West Heath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Bostall area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bostall is £82,704 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bostall has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Bostall has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bostall is £82,704 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA16 1AU.
Bostall near DA16 1AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £580,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £249,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 126 | £495,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £480,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Heath
In the DA16 1AU postcode area, located within Bostall, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 1AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lessness Premier Stores | 13 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SH | Walking directions to Lessness Premier Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Brampton Road, Bexley, DA7 5QR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 DA16 1AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eliot Smith
West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Sue Ford
West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Thomas William Clapperton
West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Francis
Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.