Postcode DA5 1BU is located in a major urban area, within the Blendon & Penhill ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Blackfen area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blackfen is £55,100 per year. The nearest station is Albany Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Riverside West.
Blackfen has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,159 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Blackfen has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 90.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Blackfen is £55,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from DA5 1BU.
Blackfen near DA5 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Albany Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Albany Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Albany Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riverside West | Small | Walking directions to Riverside West |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Blendon & Penhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £580,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £263,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £580,000 |
| Terraced | 81 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blendon & Penhill
In the DA5 1BU postcode area, located within Blackfen, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA5 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | The Local | 161 Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BT | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.3 mi | Little Waitrose | Bexley, DA15 9NT | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Montpelier Local | Montpelier Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3AP | Walking directions to Montpelier Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.