Postcode DA17 5RL 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 0.5 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.
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.
South Thamesmead has an average crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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.
The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 120 ft away from DA17 5RL.
South Thamesmead near DA17 5RL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Belvedere | Southeastern | Walking directions to Belvedere |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lesnes Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park |
| 0.1 mi | Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £620,000 | £5,048 |
| Flats | 46 | £250,000 | £4,354 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £428,000 | £5,179 |
| Terraced | 60 | £372,500 | £4,908 |
10 year median price trend in Belvedere
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA17 5RL.
In the DA17 5RL postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA17 5RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rafik's Convenience Store | 4-7 Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HW | Walking directions to Rafik's Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Omo's Market | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Omo's Market |
| 0.4 mi | Yarnton Way Stores | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Yarnton Way Stores |
| 0.5 mi | AW Food Hall | 8 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RH | Walking directions to AW Food Hall |
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Wood Village Store | Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RH | Walking directions to Abbey Wood Village Store |
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 DA17 5RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher Finlay Calvert
Belvedere - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Fosten
Belvedere - Elected 7 May 2026
Sally Hinkley
Belvedere - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA17 5RL 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.
The median sale price around DA17 5RL in South Thamesmead is £356,000 (about £4,699 per square metre) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to DA17 5RL, including Parkway Primary School (Good), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good) and Northwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA17 5RL is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 742 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
DA17 5RL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering DA17 5RL 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).
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.