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DA17 5QY

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Belvedere

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Overview

Postcode DA17 5QY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woodland Way.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Belvedere & Lessness Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Belvedere & Lessness Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.9%

Approximately 10.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 174 ft away from DA17 5QY.

Flood risk

High

Belvedere & Lessness Heath near DA17 5QY has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Belvedere located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA17 5QY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

Belvedere

Southeastern

Walking directions to Belvedere
0.8 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA17 5QY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWoodland WayLargeWalking directions to Woodland Way
0.3 miLesnes Abbey Wood Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
13,876.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.04(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.52(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.01(+58%)
Public order
7.51(+11%)
Vehicle crime
5.51(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
91
36.69%
African
60
24.19%
Other White
41
16.53%
Indian
12
4.84%
Other Black
9
3.63%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
42.35%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.73%
No qualifications
22
11.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
48.06%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.81%
Owns outright
12
9.3%
Social rents from council
11
8.53%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.65%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Belvedere

Median price£356,000
Price per sq ft£437
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£262K – £416K

Based on 144 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-Detached33£428,000£481
Terraced60£372,500£456
Flats46£250,000£405

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£227,250£329,000£300,000
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£361£366£345
2017£394£377£368£353
2018£400£370£371£345
2019£333£362£349£353
2020£469£377£369£365
2021£428£375£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 5QY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA17 5QY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202588, Shortlands Close, Belvedere, DA17 5QYFlatsLeasehold£195,000
04 Apr 202596, Shortlands Close, Belvedere, DA17 5QYFlatsLeasehold£118,738
25 Jul 2025Flat 13, Belvedere Court, Laymarsh Close, Belvedere, DA17 5QXFlatsLeasehold£250,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 5, Belvedere Court, Laymarsh Close, Belvedere, DA17 5QXFlatsLeasehold£245,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 14, Belvedere Court, Laymarsh Close, Belvedere, DA17 5QXFlatsLeasehold£171,000

Schools

In the DA17 5QY 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 5QY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNorthwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryParkway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA17 5QY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRafik's Convenience Store4-7 Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HWWalking directions to Rafik's Convenience Store
0.2 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 5QY, 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 003CE01000336
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA17 5QY

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

The area around DA17 5QY records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5QY?

The median sale price around DA17 5QY in Belvedere & Lessness Heath is £356,000 (about £437 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA17 5QY?

There are 15 schools close to DA17 5QY, including Northwood Primary School (Good), St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School (Good) and Parkway Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA17 5QY?

The closest station to DA17 5QY is Belvedere in TfL zone 5, about 864 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA17 5QY?

DA17 5QY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,373 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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