Postcode DA18 4BP is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead East ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the South Thamesmead area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.4 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.
South Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
South Thamesmead has a high crime rate.
Approximately 75.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA18 4BP.
South Thamesmead near DA18 4BP has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Southmere Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lesnes Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £380,000 | £496 |
| Terraced | 40 | £373,750 | £474 |
| Flats | 11 | £215,000 | £377 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 79, Hinksey Path, London, SE2 9TE | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 23, Mangold Way, Erith, DA18 4DA | Terraced | Freehold | £237,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 77, Mangold Way, Erith, DA18 4DA | Terraced | Freehold | £216,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | 77, Mangold Way, Erith, DA18 4DA | Terraced | Freehold | £194,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 49, Wolvercote Road, London, SE2 9TF | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the DA18 4BP postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA18 4BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Yarnton Way Stores | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Yarnton Way Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Omo's Market | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Omo's Market |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome | 3 Wagtail Walk, London, SE2 9FD | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Harrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Bethel | Harrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9DR | Walking directions to Bethel |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA18 4BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abi Johnson
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Larry Ferguson
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Zainab Olamide Asunramu
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The median sale price around DA18 4BP in South Thamesmead is £369,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DA18 4BP, including St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good), Horizons Academy Bexley (Good) and Harris Garrard Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA18 4BP is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 679 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
DA18 4BP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,563 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 DA18 4BP 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).