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DA5 1AH

Bexley High Street

St Mary's & St James

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Detailed insights for DA5 1AH

Overview

Postcode DA5 1AH is located in a major urban area, within the St Mary's & St James ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Bexley Village area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bexley Village is £91,783 per year. The nearest station is Bexley, about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Bexley Village has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bexley Village has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26%

Approximately 26.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bexley Village is £91,783 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from DA5 1AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Bexley Village near DA5 1AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Bexley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA5 1AH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

6

Bexley

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
938.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.59(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.91(-26%)
Vehicle crime
12.76(+36%)
Other theft
6.13(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
66.75%
Other White
31
7.64%
African
21
5.17%
Caribbean
17
4.19%
Irish
9
2.22%
Total population: 406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
37.2%
No qualifications
57
16.96%
Level 3 (A level)
56
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
36.27%
Other social rented
49
24.02%
Owns with a mortgage
36
17.65%
Owns outright
22
10.78%
Shared ownership
12
5.88%
Total households: 204

Property prices in St Mary's & St James

Median price£490,000
Price per sq ft£498
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£364K – £660K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £498 per square foot) in St Mary's & St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,250 up to £1,999,998.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Mary's & St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£800,000£566
Semi-Detached46£532,500£483
Terraced26£450,000£503
Flats31£280,000£449

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Mary's & St James

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's & St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£677,500£280,000£450,000£395,000
2017£670,000£250,000£475,000£360,000
2018£747,500£319,000£452,000£375,000
2019£785,000£273,750£490,000£365,000
2020£651,500£250,000£480,000£414,000
2021£705,000£281,250£530,000£387,500
2022£758,000£305,000£550,000£478,750
2023£742,500£280,000£547,500£422,000
2024£875,000£330,000£559,000£445,000
2025£770,000£300,000£548,500£439,000
2026£850,000£265,000£510,000£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's & St James.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's & St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£446£404£384£387
2017£442£436£414£422
2018£463£400£414£405
2019£476£433£428£414
2020£488£415£434£418
2021£542£431£460£444
2022£557£475£502£518
2023£559£435£494£470
2024£490£468£499£465
2025£565£452£489£457
2026£585£505£516£481
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's & St James.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Mary's & St James in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA5 1AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA5 1AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 202651, Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1ABOtherFreehold£2,735,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 36, Teal House, 90, Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1BFFlatsLeasehold£350,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 25, Teal House, 90, Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1BFFlatsLeasehold£530,000
02 Dec 2025Flat 34, Teal House, 90, Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1BFFlatsLeasehold£283,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 19, Mallard House, 92, Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1BFFlatsLeasehold£138,250

Schools

In the DA5 1AH postcode area, located within Bexley Village, there are 3 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA5 1AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryBeths Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOld Bexley Church of England SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryTownley Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA5 1AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA5 1AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBexley ExpressBexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1AHWalking directions to Bexley Express
0 miNisa LocalBexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1ABWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miBexley Mini MarketBexley, DA5 1LQWalking directions to Bexley Mini Market
0.1 miMardens12 Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1ADWalking directions to Mardens

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 DA5 1AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cameron James Smith

St Mary's & St James - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Kurtis Christoforides

St Mary's & St James - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Louie French

Old Bexley and Sidcup - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyOld Bexley and SidcupE14001414
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bexley VillageE02000087
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 023CE01000447
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA5 1AH

Is DA5 1AH (Bexley Village) safe?

The area around DA5 1AH records about 67 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 DA5 1AH?

The median sale price around DA5 1AH in Bexley Village is £490,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA5 1AH?

There are 7 schools close to DA5 1AH, including Beths Grammar School (Good), Old Bexley Church of England School (Good) and Townley Grammar School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA5 1AH?

The closest station to DA5 1AH is Bexley in TfL zone 6, about 158 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA5 1AH?

DA5 1AH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,525 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA5 1AH (Bexley Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA5 1AH is Louie French (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cameron James Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Kurtis Christoforides (Conservative and Unionist Party).