Postcode DA18 4HR 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 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 median sale price in Thamesmead East is £370,000 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £287,750 and £415,000. The nearest station is Belvedere, 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 Woodland Way.
South Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,701 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% 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 52.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 309 ft away from DA18 4HR.
South Thamesmead near DA18 4HR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Belvedere located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Belvedere | Southeastern | Walking directions to Belvedere |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woodland Way | Large | Walking directions to Woodland Way |
| 0.3 mi | Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £482,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 38 | £375,000 | £465 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £372,500 | £502 |
| Flats | 10 | £197,500 | £343 |
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 | £192,500 | £372,500 | £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 | £343 | £510 | £450 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA18 4HR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 16, Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HW | Flats | Leasehold | £154,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 16, Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HW | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2026 | 54, Leatherbottle Green, Erith, DA18 4HP | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 74, Leatherbottle Green, Erith, DA18 4HP | Flats | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 35, Northwood Place, Erith, DA18 4HN | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 |
In the DA18 4HR postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 12 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Northwood Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Oct 2011. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Parkway Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Apr 2015. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA18 4HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Rafik's Convenience Store | 4-7 Lime Row, Erith, DA18 4HW | Walking directions to Rafik's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bachra's Food & Wines | St. Augustines Road, Bexley, DA17 5HH | Walking directions to Bachra's Food & Wines |
| 0.5 mi | Omo's Market | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Omo's Market |
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 4HR, 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 4HR 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DA18 4HR in Thamesmead East is £370,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DA18 4HR, including Northwood Primary School (Good), Parkway Primary School (Good) and St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA18 4HR is Belvedere in TfL zone 5, about 893 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA18 4HR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,701 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 4HR 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).