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DA18 4DL

Holstein Way

Thamesmead East

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Detailed insights for DA18 4DL

Overview

Postcode DA18 4DL 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 average crime levels, with around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lesnes Abbey Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

South Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Thamesmead has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.6%

Approximately 42.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 109 ft away from DA18 4DL.

Flood risk

Very low

South Thamesmead near DA18 4DL 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 4DL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood
0.9 mi

5

Belvedere

Southeastern

Walking directions to Belvedere

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA18 4DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLesnes Abbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park
0.2 miLesnes Abbey Wood Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
541
Population density
17,238.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.67(-11%)
Vehicle crime
13.18(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.54(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.88(+73%)
Other theft
4.61(-60%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
205
37.96%
British
194
35.93%
Other Black
38
7.04%
Other White
30
5.56%
Other Asian
20
3.7%
Total population: 540

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
161
37.7%
No qualifications
98
22.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
14.05%
Level 3 (A level)
43
10.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
8.67%
Total 16+ residents: 427

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
62
38.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
19.14%
Owns outright
30
18.52%
Owns with a mortgage
29
17.9%
Social rents from council
7
4.32%
Total households: 162

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 20264, Holstein Way, Erith, DA18 4DJTerracedFreehold£270,000
01 Apr 202510, Holstein Way, Erith, DA18 4DJTerracedFreehold£255,000
05 Sept 2025117, Holstein Way, Erith, DA18 4DHFlatsFreehold£250,000
24 Oct 202552, Coptefield Drive, Belvedere, DA17 5RLTerracedLeasehold£241,000
30 Apr 202540, Coptefield Drive, Belvedere, DA17 5RLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£276,500

Schools

In the DA18 4DL postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA18 4DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryParkway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorthwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA18 4DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA18 4DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOmo's MarketYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AXWalking directions to Omo's Market
0.3 miYarnton Way StoresYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AXWalking directions to Yarnton Way Stores
0.3 miRafik's Convenience Store4-7 Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HWWalking directions to Rafik's Convenience Store
0.5 miAW Food Hall8 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RHWalking directions to AW Food Hall
0.5 miAces One Stop146-148 Felixstowe Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9RNWalking directions to Aces One Stop

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 4DL, 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)South ThamesmeadE02000066
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 002DE01000464
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA18 4DL

Is DA18 4DL (South Thamesmead) safe?

The area around DA18 4DL records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4DL?

The median sale price around DA18 4DL in South Thamesmead 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 4DL?

There are 17 schools close to DA18 4DL, including Parkway Primary School (Good), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good) and Northwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA18 4DL?

The closest station to DA18 4DL is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 741 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around DA18 4DL?

DA18 4DL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,479 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA18 4DL (South Thamesmead) in Parliament and on the local council?

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