Postcode DA17 6HQ 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 Belvedere, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Franks Park.
Erith West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Erith West has a low crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.7% 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 282 ft away from DA17 6HQ.
Erith West near DA17 6HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Belvedere located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Belvedere | Southeastern | Walking directions to Belvedere |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Franks Park | Large | Walking directions to Franks Park |
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 6HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 9, Rutland Gate, Belvedere, DA17 6HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 106, Rutland Gate, Belvedere, DA17 6HG | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | 142, Rutland Gate, Belvedere, DA17 6HG | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 144, Rutland Gate, Belvedere, DA17 6HG | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 86, Rutland Gate, Belvedere, DA17 6HH | Flats | Leasehold | £223,000 |
In the DA17 6HQ postcode area, located within Erith West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA17 6HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Village Store | 13A Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JE | Walking directions to The Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | R2 | 34 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JG | Walking directions to R2 |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 56 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Rombi's African-Caribbean Grocery Store | 14 Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LJ | Walking directions to Rombi's African-Caribbean Grocery 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 6HQ, 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 6HQ records about 53 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around DA17 6HQ in Erith West is £290,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to DA17 6HQ, including Lessness Heath Primary School (Good), Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere (Good) and Cornerstone School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA17 6HQ is Belvedere in TfL zone 5, about 978 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA17 6HQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,661 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 6HQ 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.