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DA17 5AT

Gertrude Road

Belvedere

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Detailed insights for DA17 5AT

Overview

Postcode DA17 5AT is located in a major urban area, within the Belvedere ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Belvedere & Lessness Heath area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belvedere & Lessness Heath is £66,257 per year. The nearest station is Belvedere, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Franks Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Belvedere & Lessness Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Belvedere & Lessness Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Belvedere & Lessness Heath is £66,257 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA17 5AT.

Flood risk

Very low

Belvedere & Lessness Heath near DA17 5AT has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Belvedere located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA17 5AT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Belvedere

Southeastern

Walking directions to Belvedere

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA17 5AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFranks ParkLargeWalking directions to Franks Park

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
13,063.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.51(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.18(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.47(+13%)
Vehicle crime
6.47(-31%)
Other theft
3.78(-67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
40.76%
African
54
14.67%
Other White
51
13.86%
Indian
35
9.51%
Other Asian
18
4.89%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
36.27%
No qualifications
50
17.61%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
34.88%
Owns with a mortgage
38
29.46%
Owns outright
33
25.58%
Other social rented
5
3.88%
Shared ownership
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Belvedere

Median price£356,000
Price per sq ft£437
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£261K – £415K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 (about £437 per square foot) in Belvedere area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £922,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belvedere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£620,000£469
Semi-Detached32£426,500£478
Terraced60£372,500£456
Flats45£250,000£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Belvedere

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belvedere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£237,000£320,000£298,500
2017£445,000£220,000£327,500£312,750
2018£363,800£225,000£344,250£310,000
2019£515,000£216,000£340,000£318,250
2020£430,000£215,000£350,000£320,000
2021£455,000£217,500£383,000£330,000
2022£445,250£238,750£420,000£362,500
2023£513,750£240,000£430,000£370,000
2024£572,500£243,000£417,500£380,000
2025£525,000£245,000£425,000£375,000
2026£620,000£262,500£380,000£391,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belvedere.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belvedere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332£364£359£338
2017£394£378£368£353
2018£400£370£371£345
2019£333£362£349£353
2020£469£377£369£365
2021£428£374£386£384
2022£453£405£435£424
2023£447£391£479£406
2024£431£389£451£424
2025£469£392£470£451
2026£519£397£481£453
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belvedere.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Belvedere in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA17 5AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA17 5AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 202516, Gertrude Road, Belvedere, DA17 5ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
12 Mar 202560, Gertrude Road, Belvedere, DA17 5ATTerracedFreehold£270,000
02 Mar 202699, Gertrude Road, Belvedere, DA17 5ASTerracedFreehold£315,000
18 Jul 202555, Gertrude Road, Belvedere, DA17 5ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£357,500
17 Apr 202630, Lyndon Road, Belvedere, DA17 5AUTerracedFreehold£391,500

Schools

In the DA17 5AT postcode area, located within Belvedere & Lessness Heath, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA17 5AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCornerstone SchoolFree schools special

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLessness Heath Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA17 5AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA17 5AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVarsani Wine & FoodStation Road, Bexley, DA17 5QSWalking directions to Varsani Wine & Food
0.3 miBachra's Food & WinesSt. Augustines Road, Bexley, DA17 5HHWalking directions to Bachra's Food & Wines
0.3 miAsda301 Lower Road, Kent, DA17 6DFWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miThe Village Store13A Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JEWalking directions to The Village Store
0.5 miR234 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JGWalking directions to R2

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 DA17 5AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Finlay Calvert

Belvedere - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Jeremy Fosten

Belvedere - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sally Hinkley

Belvedere - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardBelvedereE05011218
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Belvedere & Lessness HeathE02000067
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 003EE01000338
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA17 5AT

Is DA17 5AT (Belvedere & Lessness Heath) safe?

The area around DA17 5AT records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near DA17 5AT?

The median sale price around DA17 5AT in Belvedere & Lessness Heath is £356,000 (about £437 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA17 5AT?

There are 14 schools close to DA17 5AT, including Cornerstone School, St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School (Good) and Lessness Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA17 5AT?

The closest station to DA17 5AT is Belvedere in TfL zone 5, about 367 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA17 5AT?

DA17 5AT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,333 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA17 5AT (Belvedere & Lessness Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering DA17 5AT is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christopher Finlay Calvert (Reform UK), Jeremy Fosten (Labour Party) and Sally Hinkley (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.