Postcode DA17 6LH is located in a major urban area, within the Belvedere ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Erith West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% 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 0.3 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,857 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Erith West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA17 6LH.
Erith West near DA17 6LH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 5 | Belvedere | Southeastern | Walking directions to Belvedere |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Franks Park | Large | Walking directions to Franks Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA17 6LH.
In the DA17 6LH postcode area, located within Erith West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA17 6LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Varsani Wine & Food | Station Road, Bexley, DA17 5QS | Walking directions to Varsani Wine & Food |
| 0.3 mi | Bachra's Food & Wines | St. Augustines Road, Bexley, DA17 5HH | Walking directions to Bachra's Food & Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 301 Lower Road, Kent, DA17 6DF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | The Village Store | 13A Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JE | Walking directions to The Village Store |
| 0.4 mi | R2 | 34 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JG | Walking directions to R2 |
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 6LH, 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 6LH records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 6LH in Erith West is £356,000 (about £437 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DA17 6LH, including Cornerstone School, Lessness Heath Primary School (Good) and St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA17 6LH is Belvedere in TfL zone 5, about 478 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA17 6LH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,857 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 6LH 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.