Postcode DA16 1BL 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 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bostall is £59,100 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 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 low crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.8% 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 of residents in Bostall is £59,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA16 1BL.
Bostall near DA16 1BL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 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 | 9 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £249,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 104 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £465,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Heath
In the DA16 1BL postcode area, located within Bostall, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA16 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lessness Premier Stores | 13 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SH | Walking directions to Lessness Premier Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Brampton Road, Bexley, DA7 5QR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.