Postcode DA17 6LB 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 99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Woodland Way.
Belvedere & Lessness Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,186 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Belvedere & Lessness Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.7% 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.
The average income per household in Belvedere & Lessness Heath is £66,257 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA17 6LB.
Belvedere & Lessness Heath near DA17 6LB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Belvedere located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 5 | Belvedere | Southeastern | Walking directions to Belvedere |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woodland Way | Large | Walking directions to Woodland Way |
Based on 142 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £620,000 | £469 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £426,500 | £478 |
| Terraced | 60 | £372,500 | £456 |
| Flats | 45 | £250,000 | £403 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £340,000 | £237,000 | £320,000 | £298,500 |
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £332 | £364 | £359 | £338 |
| 2017 | £394 | £378 | £368 | £353 |
| 2018 | £400 | £370 | £371 | £345 |
| 2019 | £333 | £362 | £349 | £353 |
| 2020 | £469 | £377 | £369 | £365 |
| 2021 | £428 | £374 | £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 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA17 6LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | 45, Waterfield Close, Belvedere, DA17 6LB | Flats | Leasehold | £233,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 34, Waterfield Close, Belvedere, DA17 6LB | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 65, Sutherland Road, Belvedere, DA17 6JR | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 65, Sutherland Road, Belvedere, DA17 6JR | Other | Freehold | £50,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 34, Caldy Road, Belvedere, DA17 6JS | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 |
In the DA17 6LB postcode area, located within Belvedere & Lessness Heath, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA17 6LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Varsani Wine & Food | Station Road, Bexley, DA17 5QS | Walking directions to Varsani Wine & Food |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 301 Lower Road, Kent, DA17 6DF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Clydesdale Way, Bexley, DA17 6FD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Bachra's Food & Wines | St. Augustines Road, Bexley, DA17 5HH | Walking directions to Bachra's Food & Wines |
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 6LB, 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 6LB records about 100 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DA17 6LB in Belvedere & Lessness Heath is £356,000 (about £437 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to DA17 6LB, including Cornerstone School, St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School (Good) and Belvedere Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA17 6LB is Belvedere in TfL zone 5, about 219 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA17 6LB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,186 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 6LB 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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.