Postcode DA17 6FL is located in a major urban area, within the Erith ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Erith West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Erith West is £72,785 per year. The nearest station is Erith, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Franks Park.
Erith West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,865 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Erith West has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Erith West is £72,785 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from DA17 6FL.
Erith West near DA17 6FL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Erith located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Belvedere | Southeastern | Walking directions to Belvedere |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Franks Park | Large | Walking directions to Franks Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nordenfeldt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Nordenfeldt Gardens |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £392 per square foot) in Erith area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £685,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £495,000 | £411 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £390,000 | £469 |
| Terraced | 22 | £377,500 | £396 |
| Flats | 44 | £231,500 | £352 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £382,000 | £225,000 | £338,495 | £314,000 |
| 2017 | £405,750 | £233,000 | £333,995 | £281,000 |
| 2018 | £531,000 | £222,000 | £380,000 | £400,000 |
| 2019 | £360,000 | £168,500 | £362,000 | £305,000 |
| 2020 | £507,500 | £225,000 | £360,000 | £455,000 |
| 2021 | £470,000 | £235,000 | £396,500 | £367,000 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £225,000 | £425,000 | £387,500 |
| 2023 | £477,500 | £232,500 | £440,000 | £384,750 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £245,000 | £440,000 | £396,000 |
| 2025 | £647,500 | £230,000 | £425,000 | £370,000 |
| 2026 | £495,000 | £220,000 | £380,000 | £400,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £373 | £348 | £331 | £342 |
| 2017 | £344 | £342 | £353 | £357 |
| 2018 | £370 | £333 | £368 | £350 |
| 2019 | £336 | £280 | £385 | £329 |
| 2020 | £367 | £344 | £376 | £352 |
| 2021 | £394 | £360 | £423 | £364 |
| 2022 | £410 | £353 | £416 | £417 |
| 2023 | £471 | £362 | £448 | £381 |
| 2024 | £444 | £346 | £455 | £413 |
| 2025 | £450 | £344 | £497 | £405 |
| 2026 | £398 | £342 | £416 | £365 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA17 6FL.
In the DA17 6FL postcode area, located within Erith West, there are 8 primary and 2 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 DA17 6FL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Ball
Erith - Elected 7 May 2026
Nicola Taylor
Erith - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA17 6FL records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6FL in Erith West is £290,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DA17 6FL, including Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere (Good), Lime Wood Primary School and Belvedere Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA17 6FL is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 913 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA17 6FL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,865 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 6FL is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Ball (Labour Party) and Nicola Taylor (Labour Party).
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.