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DA17 6LS

Swaylands Road

Northumberland Heath

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Detailed insights for DA17 6LS

Overview

Postcode DA17 6LS is located in a major urban area, within the Northumberland Heath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Lesnes Abbey area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lesnes Abbey is £76,370 per year. The nearest station is Belvedere, about 0.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Lesnes Abbey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Lesnes Abbey has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lesnes Abbey is £76,370 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA17 6LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Lesnes Abbey near DA17 6LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Belvedere located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA17 6LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

5

Belvedere

Southeastern

Walking directions to Belvedere

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
6,617.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
10.72(+7%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.13(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.15(-73%)
Vehicle crime
4.76(-49%)
Other theft
2.98(-74%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
70.79%
African
14
4.44%
Other Asian
13
4.13%
Other White
13
4.13%
Other
13
4.13%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
24.28%
Level 3 (A level)
50
20.58%
No qualifications
47
19.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
51.52%
Owns with a mortgage
47
35.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.61%
Social rents from council
2
1.52%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Northumberland Heath

Median price£399,995
Price per sq ft£426
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £455K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £399,995 (about £426 per square foot) in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northumberland Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached36£462,500£475
Detached2£455,000£573
Terraced55£370,000£406
Flats6£222,500£367

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northumberland Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£196,500£350,000£330,000
2017£410,000£197,500£352,500£313,000
2018£405,000£180,000£375,000£325,000
2019£400,000£230,000£368,000£315,000
2020£450,000£173,500£386,000£353,000
2021£426,500£232,000£435,000£331,000
2022£520,000£229,995£465,000£395,000
2023£535,000£250,000£450,000£380,000
2024£510,000£227,500£430,000£388,750
2025£450,000£225,000£450,805£376,000
2026£460,000£245,000£482,500£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£310£393£347
2017£389£371£377£354
2018£445£374£392£383
2019£466£344£396£353
2020£418£329£403£385
2021£436£379£414£377
2022£535£436£473£451
2023£522£332£460£399
2024£658£377£465£454
2025£697£344£484£413
2026£450£387£460£412
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northumberland Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA17 6LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA17 6LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 20256, Swaylands Road, Belvedere, DA17 6LSTerracedFreehold£440,000
30 Apr 202515, Swaylands Road, Belvedere, DA17 6LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
15 Aug 202536, Matfield Road, Belvedere, DA17 6LTTerracedFreehold£390,000
29 May 202627, Walsingham Walk, Belvedere, DA17 6LUFlatsLeasehold£200,000
29 Aug 20259, Streamway, Belvedere, DA17 6NDTerracedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the DA17 6LS postcode area, located within Lesnes Abbey, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA17 6LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBreak Through SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLessness Heath Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBelmont AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA17 6LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA17 6LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAlbert's Local2A Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LJWalking directions to Albert's Local
0.3 miSainsbury's Local72 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miRombi's African-Caribbean Grocery Store14 Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LJWalking directions to Rombi's African-Caribbean Grocery Store
0.3 miCo-op Food56 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miR234 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JGWalking directions to R2

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,892
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA17 6LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Purfield

Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sean Paul Brackstone

Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Daniel Francis

Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexleyheath and CrayfordE14001089
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lesnes AbbeyE02000070
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 006EE01000442
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA17 6LS

Is DA17 6LS (Lesnes Abbey) safe?

The area around DA17 6LS records about 29 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.

What is the average house price near DA17 6LS?

The median sale price around DA17 6LS in Lesnes Abbey is £399,995 (about £426 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA17 6LS?

There are 18 schools close to DA17 6LS, including Break Through School (Good), Lessness Heath Primary School (Good) and Belmont Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA17 6LS?

The closest station to DA17 6LS is Belvedere in TfL zone 5, about 1,511 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA17 6LS?

DA17 6LS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA17 6LS (Lesnes Abbey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA17 6LS is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Purfield (Reform UK) and Sean Paul Brackstone (Reform UK).

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