Postcode DA18 4BQ 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 low crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 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 8,670 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
South Thamesmead has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 91.7% 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 4BQ.
South Thamesmead near DA18 4BQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Belvedere | Southeastern | Walking directions to Belvedere |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Southmere Park |
| 0.5 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 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 9 | £250,000 | £4,063 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £380,000 | £5,476 |
| Terraced | 43 | £372,500 | £5,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thamesmead East
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4BQ.
In the DA18 4BQ postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA18 4BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Omo's Market | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Omo's Market |
| 0.2 mi | Yarnton Way Stores | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Yarnton Way Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Rafik's Convenience Store | 4-7 Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HW | Walking directions to Rafik's Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Welcome | 3 Wagtail Walk, London, SE2 9FD | Walking directions to Welcome |
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 DA18 4BQ, 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 area around DA18 4BQ records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around DA18 4BQ in South Thamesmead is £368,000 (about £5,037 per square metre) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DA18 4BQ, including St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good), Harris Garrard Academy (Good) and Parkway Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA18 4BQ is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 910 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
DA18 4BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,670 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 4BQ 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).
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.