Postcode DA17 6LW 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lesnes Abbey is £76,370 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 1.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Lesnes Abbey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,054 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Lesnes Abbey has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.5% 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.
The average income per household in Lesnes Abbey is £76,370 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA17 6LW.
Lesnes Abbey near DA17 6LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £392,000 in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 8 | £231,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £448,250 |
| Terraced | 49 | £377,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northumberland Heath
In the DA17 6LW postcode area, located within Lesnes Abbey, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA17 6LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Albert's Local | 2A Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LJ | Walking directions to Albert's Local |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 56 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 6LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Purfield
Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean Paul Brackstone
Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Francis
Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.