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DA18 4AJ

Alder Close

Thamesmead East

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Detailed insights for DA18 4AJ

Overview

Postcode DA18 4AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead East ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Crossway Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crossway Park is £70,376 per year. The nearest station is Belvedere, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Woodland Way.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
79.4%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Crossway Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Crossway Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

79.4%

Approximately 79.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Crossway Park is £70,376 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from DA18 4AJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Crossway Park near DA18 4AJ has very low 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA18 4AJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Belvedere

Southeastern

Walking directions to Belvedere

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA18 4AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miWoodland WayLargeWalking directions to Woodland Way

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
408 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.88(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.19(+9%)
Vehicle crime
16.93(+81%)
Public order
14.01(+107%)
Other theft
10.51(-8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
135
40.54%
British
114
34.23%
Caribbean
17
5.11%
Other
13
3.9%
Chinese
10
3%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
39.13%
No qualifications
47
20.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.3%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
86
68.25%
Social rents from council
14
11.11%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.35%
Owns outright
7
5.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.56%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Thamesmead East

Median price£369,000
Price per sq ft£471
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£288K – £405K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £369,000 (about £471 per square foot) in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £556,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thamesmead East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£380,000£496
Terraced40£373,750£474
Flats11£215,000£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thamesmead East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thamesmead East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161,000£350,000£271,000
2017£179,500£330,000£295,000
2018£190,500£300,000£315,000
2019£188,750£320,000£300,000
2020£188,000£325,100£320,000
2021£318,400£315,000£334,500
2022£348,000£375,000£320,000
2023£385,000£366,250£360,000
2024£201,500£400,000£354,000
2025£205,000£360,000£354,750
2026£200,000£380,000£387,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thamesmead East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thamesmead East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317£325£394
2017£353£410£367
2018£339£387£358
2019£326£457£354
2020£325£432£342
2021£529£453£401
2022£539£392£437
2023£552£490£452
2024£371£511£477
2025£380£504£469
2026£377£496£448
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thamesmead East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thamesmead East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 202674, Leatherbottle Green, Erith, DA18 4HPFlatsFreehold£450,000
26 Jun 202545, Waterfield Close, Belvedere, DA17 6LBFlatsLeasehold£233,000
28 Mar 202534, Waterfield Close, Belvedere, DA17 6LBFlatsLeasehold£225,000
22 May 202616, Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HWFlatsLeasehold£154,000
22 May 202616, Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HWFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the DA18 4AJ postcode area, located within Crossway Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA18 4AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryNorthwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryParkway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA18 4AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA18 4AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miRafik's Convenience Store4-7 Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HWWalking directions to Rafik's Convenience Store
0.4 miVarsani Wine & FoodStation Road, Bexley, DA17 6JJWalking directions to Varsani Wine & Food
0.5 miBachra's Food & WinesSt. Augustines Road, Bexley, DA17 5HHWalking directions to Bachra's Food & Wines

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 DA18 4AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abi Johnson

Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Larry Ferguson

Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Zainab Olamide Asunramu

Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardThamesmead EastE05011232
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crossway ParkE02000065
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 001AE01000466
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA18 4AJ

Is DA18 4AJ (Crossway Park) safe?

The area around DA18 4AJ records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 DA18 4AJ?

The median sale price around DA18 4AJ in Crossway Park is £369,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA18 4AJ?

There are 11 schools close to DA18 4AJ, including Northwood Primary School (Good), St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School (Good) and Parkway Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA18 4AJ?

The closest station to DA18 4AJ is Belvedere in TfL zone 5, about 668 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA18 4AJ?

DA18 4AJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA18 4AJ (Crossway Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering DA18 4AJ is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abi Johnson (Labour Party), Larry Ferguson (Labour Party) and Zainab Olamide Asunramu (Labour Party).

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