Postcode DA16 1BW 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 Welling located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stevens Park.
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 13.2% 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 1BW.
Bostall near DA16 1BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Welling located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Welling | Southeastern | Walking directions to Welling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stevens Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stevens Park |
| 0.4 mi | William Barefoot Gardens | Small | Walking directions to William Barefoot Gardens |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £727,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £526,000 | £5,595 |
| Flats | 13 | £240,000 | £4,344 |
| Semi-Detached | 116 | £486,500 | £5,488 |
| Terraced | 51 | £485,000 | £5,418 |
10 year median price trend in West Heath
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA16 1BW.
In the DA16 1BW postcode area, located within Bostall, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 1BW, 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
The area around DA16 1BW records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DA16 1BW in Bostall is £480,000 (about £5,404 per square metre) based on 188 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to DA16 1BW, including Hillsgrove Primary School (Good), Welling School (Requires improvement) and St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA16 1BW is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 1,426 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA16 1BW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,089 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.