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DA18 4DN

Holstein Way

Thamesmead East

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Detailed insights for DA18 4DN

Overview

Postcode DA18 4DN is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead East area 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 median sale price in Thamesmead East is £370,000 (around £462 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £278,250 and £415,000. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 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
84.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

South Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,485 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% 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

84.7%

Approximately 84.7% 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.

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 161 ft away from DA18 4DN.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA18 4DN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 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 4DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 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
156
Population density
9,573.2 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

British
74
47.44%
African
48
30.77%
Chinese
8
5.13%
Indian
7
4.49%
Irish
6
3.85%
Total population: 156

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
34.23%
No qualifications
50
33.56%
Level 3 (A level)
18
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
6.71%
Other
8
5.37%
Total 16+ residents: 149

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
88
70.97%
Social rents from council
17
13.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.65%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.03%
Owns outright
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Thamesmead East

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £462
Sales (last 12 months): 72
Typical range (middle 50%): £278K – £415K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £462 per square foot) in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £545,000.

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
Terraced44£377,500£465
Semi-Detached14£372,500£502
Flats14£210,000£343

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£355,000
2026£210,000£365,000£400,000
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£343£510£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 20264, Holstein Way, Erith, DA18 4DJTerracedFreehold£270,000
05 Sept 202526, Coptefield Drive, Belvedere, DA17 5RJFlatsLeasehold£212,000
26 Sept 202564, Mangold Way, Erith, DA18 4DEFlatsLeasehold£190,000
24 Oct 202552, Coptefield Drive, Belvedere, DA17 5RLTerracedLeasehold£241,000
05 Sept 2025117, Holstein Way, Erith, DA18 4DHFlatsFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the DA18 4DN postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for DA18 4DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryParkway Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.2 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.3 miAll-throughHarris Garrard AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA18 4DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA18 4DN
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
0.4 miAW Food Hall8 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RHWalking directions to AW Food Hall
0.4 miRafik's Convenience Store4-7 Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HWWalking directions to Rafik's Convenience Store
0.4 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.

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 4DN, 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 4DN

Is DA18 4DN (South Thamesmead) safe?

The area around DA18 4DN 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DA18 4DN?

The median sale price around DA18 4DN in Thamesmead East is £370,000 (about £462 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA18 4DN?

There are 15 schools close to DA18 4DN, including Parkway Primary School (Good), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Harris Garrard Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to DA18 4DN?

The closest station to DA18 4DN is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 611 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around DA18 4DN?

DA18 4DN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,485 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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