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DA17 5DN

Elstree Gardens

Belvedere

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Detailed insights for DA17 5DN

Overview

Postcode DA17 5DN is located in a major urban area, within the Belvedere ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the South Thamesmead area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lesnes Abbey Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

South Thamesmead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,526 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Thamesmead has an average crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

High

South Thamesmead near DA17 5DN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA17 5DN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood
0.7 mi

5

Belvedere

Southeastern

Walking directions to Belvedere

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA17 5DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLesnes Abbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park
0.1 miLesnes Abbey Wood Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
1,495.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.32(-2%)
Vehicle crime
17.99(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.79(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.19(+26%)
Public order
5.14(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
192
57.31%
African
44
13.13%
Other White
34
10.15%
Indian
16
4.78%
Caribbean
10
2.99%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
38.55%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.56%
No qualifications
42
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
40.16%
Owns outright
41
32.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.69%
Social rents from council
4
3.15%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Belvedere

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 (about £4,699 per square metre) in Belvedere area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £922,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Belvedere 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 Belvedere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£620,000£5,048
Flats46£250,000£4,354
Semi-Detached33£428,000£5,179
Terraced60£372,500£4,908

10 year median price trend in Belvedere

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belvedere.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA17 5DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202526, Elstree Gardens, Belvedere, DA17 5DNTerracedFreehold£475,000
02 Jun 202580, Elstree Gardens, Belvedere, DA17 5DNTerracedFreehold£330,000
05 Dec 20257, Holcote Close, Belvedere, DA17 5RRTerracedFreehold£352,000
31 Mar 20251, Holcote Close, Belvedere, DA17 5RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
04 Jul 202517, Blakemore Way, Belvedere, DA17 5RPTerracedFreehold£208,000

Schools

In the DA17 5DN postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA17 5DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNorthwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryParkway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA17 5DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA17 5DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miRafik's Convenience Store4-7 Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HWWalking directions to Rafik's Convenience Store
0.3 miBachra's Food & WinesSt. Augustines Road, Bexley, DA17 5HHWalking directions to Bachra's Food & Wines

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 5DN, 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)South ThamesmeadE02000066
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 002BE01000418
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA17 5DN

Is DA17 5DN (South Thamesmead) safe?

The area around DA17 5DN records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 DA17 5DN?

The median sale price around DA17 5DN in South Thamesmead is £356,000 (about £4,699 per square metre) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA17 5DN?

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

What is the nearest station to DA17 5DN?

The closest station to DA17 5DN is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 978 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around DA17 5DN?

DA17 5DN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,526 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA17 5DN (South Thamesmead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering DA17 5DN 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).

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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.