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DA5 1JJ

Arcadian Close

Blendon & Penhill

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Detailed insights for DA5 1JJ

Overview

Postcode DA5 1JJ is located in a major urban area, within the Blendon & Penhill ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Danson Park area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Danson Park is £83,305 per year. The nearest station is Bexley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Danson Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Danson Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Danson Park is £83,305 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from DA5 1JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Danson Park near DA5 1JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Bexley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA5 1JJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

6

Bexley

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexley
0.9 mi

5

Albany Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Albany Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
5,619 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.68(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.97(-74%)
Burglary
4.07(-26%)
Vehicle crime
3.48(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.9(-49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
70.46%
African
32
7.75%
Indian
20
4.84%
Other Asian
12
2.91%
Other
12
2.91%
Total population: 413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
35.56%
Level 3 (A level)
59
17.93%
No qualifications
49
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
83
56.08%
Owns outright
63
42.57%
Other social rented
1
0.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Blendon & Penhill

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£520
Sales (last 12 months)194
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £600K

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £520 per square foot) in Blendon & Penhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £915,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blendon & Penhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£753,250£484
Semi-Detached70£593,000£508
Terraced94£425,500£549
Flats14£269,000£419

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blendon & Penhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blendon & Penhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£482,000£225,500£476,500£347,500
2017£527,500£265,000£490,000£342,500
2018£565,000£251,250£480,000£340,000
2019£562,500£255,000£475,000£357,500
2020£608,000£245,000£504,000£375,000
2021£620,000£256,000£515,000£390,000
2022£675,000£287,000£600,000£421,250
2023£692,500£275,000£586,500£415,000
2024£630,000£280,000£561,000£425,000
2025£721,250£270,000£580,000£420,750
2026£730,000£280,000£598,750£432,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blendon & Penhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blendon & Penhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£361£371£412£438
2017£485£384£417£450
2018£478£393£434£465
2019£426£400£440£457
2020£490£386£446£448
2021£486£388£465£491
2022£499£483£506£544
2023£524£427£514£554
2024£565£397£511£555
2025£498£424£498£544
2026£538£449£524£550
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blendon & Penhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blendon & Penhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA5 1JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA5 1JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202510, Oakway Close, Bexley, DA5 1ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
25 Jun 20253, Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£590,000
27 Mar 202515, Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley, DA5 1EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£845,000
09 Feb 202638, Arcadian Avenue, Bexley, DA5 1JWSemi-DetachedFreehold£545,000
19 Dec 202562, Arcadian Avenue, Bexley, DA5 1JWSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the DA5 1JJ postcode area, located within Danson Park, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA5 1JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryUpton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryTownley Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHurst Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA5 1JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA5 1JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMontpelier LocalMontpelier Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3APWalking directions to Montpelier Local
0.5 miCo-op Food147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miThe Local161 Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BTWalking directions to The Local

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

Local councillors

Cafer Munur

Blendon & Penhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

David Leaf

Blendon & Penhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Nicholas O'Hare

Blendon & Penhill - 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
WardBlendon & PenhillE05011221
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Danson ParkE02000084
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 020BE01000349
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA5 1JJ

Is DA5 1JJ (Danson Park) safe?

The area around DA5 1JJ records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 1JJ?

The median sale price around DA5 1JJ in Danson Park is £475,000 (about £520 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA5 1JJ?

There are 8 schools close to DA5 1JJ, including Upton Primary School (Outstanding), Townley Grammar School (Outstanding) and Hurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA5 1JJ?

The closest station to DA5 1JJ is Bexley in TfL zone 6, about 1,352 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA5 1JJ?

DA5 1JJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA5 1JJ (Danson Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA5 1JJ is Louie French (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cafer Munur (Conservative and Unionist Party), David Leaf (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nicholas O'Hare (Conservative and Unionist Party).