Postcode DA5 1BZ 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 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackfen is £77,495 per year. The nearest station is Albany Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Danson Park.
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 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Blackfen is £77,495 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from DA5 1BZ.
Blackfen near DA5 1BZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 5 | Albany Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Albany Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Danson Park | Large | Walking directions to Danson Park |
| 0.4 mi | Riverside West | Small | Walking directions to Riverside West |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Blendon & Penhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £915,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £756,250 | £5,362 |
| Flats | 9 | £280,000 | £4,095 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £590,000 | £5,420 |
| Terraced | 87 | £425,000 | £5,909 |
10 year median price trend in Blendon & Penhill
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA5 1BZ.
In the DA5 1BZ postcode area, located within Blackfen, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA5 1BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Local | 161 Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BT | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | Bexley, DA15 9NT | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA5 1BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cafer Munur
Blendon & Penhill - Elected 7 May 2026
David Leaf
Blendon & Penhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Nicholas O'Hare
Blendon & Penhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Louie French
Old Bexley and Sidcup - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA5 1BZ records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around DA5 1BZ in Blackfen is £475,000 (about £5,602 per square metre) based on 179 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DA5 1BZ, including Blackfen School for Girls (Good), Sherwood Park Primary School (Good) and Hurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA5 1BZ is Albany Park in TfL zone 5, about 1,537 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA5 1BZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,159 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.