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DA18 4BN

Kale Road

Thamesmead East

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Detailed insights for DA18 4BN

Overview

Postcode DA18 4BN 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 Abbey Wood, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southmere Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
83.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Crossway Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% 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

83.1%

Approximately 83.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA18 4BN.

Flood risk

Very low

Crossway Park near DA18 4BN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA18 4BN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood
1 mi

5

Belvedere

Southeastern

Walking directions to Belvedere

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA18 4BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouthmere ParkLargeWalking directions to Southmere Park
0.5 miLesnes Abbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park
0.4 miLesnes Abbey Wood Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
17,688.2 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
169
52%
British
69
21.23%
White and Black African (mixed)
15
4.62%
Other Black
14
4.31%
Chinese
12
3.69%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
40.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.16%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.85%
No qualifications
26
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
92
74.19%
Social rents from council
11
8.87%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.65%
Owns outright
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Thamesmead East

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 (about £5,037 per square metre) in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £556,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thamesmead East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats9£250,000£4,063
Semi-Detached9£380,000£5,476
Terraced43£372,500£5,000

10 year median price trend in Thamesmead East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thamesmead East.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202512, St Martins Close, Erith, DA18 4DZTerracedFreehold£430,000
11 Aug 202523, Mangold Way, Erith, DA18 4DATerracedFreehold£237,500
25 Jun 202577, Mangold Way, Erith, DA18 4DATerracedFreehold£216,000
07 May 202577, Mangold Way, Erith, DA18 4DATerracedFreehold£194,000
18 Mar 2026111, Mangold Way, Erith, DA18 4DBTerracedFreehold£207,000

Schools

In the DA18 4BN postcode area, located within Crossway Park, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA18 4BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miAll-throughHarris Garrard AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryParkway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA18 4BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA18 4BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOmo's MarketYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AXWalking directions to Omo's Market
0.1 miYarnton Way StoresYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AXWalking directions to Yarnton Way Stores
0.4 miWelcome3 Wagtail Walk, London, SE2 9FDWalking directions to Welcome
0.4 miRafik's Convenience Store4-7 Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HWWalking directions to Rafik's Convenience Store
0.5 miSainsbury'sHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BWWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

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 4BN, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA18 4BN

Is DA18 4BN (Crossway Park) safe?

The area around DA18 4BN 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 4BN?

The median sale price around DA18 4BN in Crossway Park is £368,000 (about £5,037 per square metre) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA18 4BN?

There are 14 schools close to DA18 4BN, including St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good), Harris Garrard Academy (Good) and Parkway Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA18 4BN?

The closest station to DA18 4BN is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 797 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around DA18 4BN?

DA18 4BN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,745 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering DA18 4BN 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.