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DA18 4HP

Leatherbottle Green

Thamesmead East

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Detailed insights for DA18 4HP

Overview

Postcode DA18 4HP 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 Belvedere, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woodland Way.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
56%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

South Thamesmead has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56%

Approximately 56.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

3/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for DA18 4HP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

Belvedere

Southeastern

Walking directions to Belvedere
0.8 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA18 4HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoodland WayLargeWalking directions to Woodland Way
0.4 miLesnes Abbey Wood Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
10,377.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.4(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.53(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.1(+24%)
Public order
5.33(-21%)
Other crime
2.96(+99%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
43.75%
African
56
25%
Other White
18
8.04%
Caribbean
12
5.36%
Other Black
11
4.91%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
30.12%
No qualifications
37
22.29%
Level 3 (A level)
30
18.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
7.23%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
49%
Owns with a mortgage
16
16%
Owns outright
13
13%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
12%
Social rents from council
7
7%
Total households: 100

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 20253, Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HWOtherLeasehold£10,000
19 Sept 202580, Parkway, Erith, DA18 4HHTerracedFreehold£370,000
27 Mar 202592, Parkway, Erith, DA18 4HHTerracedFreehold£450,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 13, Belvedere Court, Laymarsh Close, Belvedere, DA17 5QXFlatsLeasehold£250,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 5, Belvedere Court, Laymarsh Close, Belvedere, DA17 5QXFlatsLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the DA18 4HP postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA18 4HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNorthwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryParkway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA18 4HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA18 4HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRafik's Convenience Store4-7 Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HWWalking directions to Rafik's Convenience Store
0.3 miBachra's Food & WinesSt. Augustines Road, Bexley, DA17 5HHWalking directions to Bachra's Food & Wines

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 4HP, 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 002EE01000465
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA18 4HP

Is DA18 4HP (South Thamesmead) safe?

The area around DA18 4HP 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.

What is the average house price near DA18 4HP?

The median sale price around DA18 4HP 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 4HP?

There are 12 schools close to DA18 4HP, including Northwood Primary School (Good), Parkway Primary School (Good) and St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA18 4HP?

The closest station to DA18 4HP is Belvedere in TfL zone 5, about 849 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA18 4HP?

DA18 4HP 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).

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

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

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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.