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DA5 1QG

Rochester Drive

Bexleyheath

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Detailed insights for DA5 1QG

Overview

Postcode DA5 1QG is located in a major urban area, within the Bexleyheath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Bexley Village area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Warren.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Bexley Village has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,365 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bexley Village has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from DA5 1QG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Bexley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA5 1QG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

6

Bexley

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA5 1QG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe WarrenMediumWalking directions to The Warren

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
5,144.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
10.01(-63%)
Vehicle crime
9.42(+1%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.66(-75%)
Drugs
3.53(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.53(-38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
62.47%
African
28
7.51%
Other White
21
5.63%
Other
12
3.22%
Chinese
11
2.95%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
31.29%
No qualifications
57
19.39%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
44.37%
Owns with a mortgage
53
37.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.97%
Other social rented
5
3.52%
Social rents from council
2
1.41%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Bexleyheath

Median price£435,000
Price per sq ft£481
Sales (last 12 months)205
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £540K

Based on 205 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £481 per square foot) in Bexleyheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bexleyheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£565,000£485
Semi-Detached91£517,000£489
Terraced34£413,750£482
Flats64£270,000£474

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bexleyheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bexleyheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£431,250£230,000£407,500£360,000
2017£526,500£265,000£430,000£339,000
2018£500,000£256,500£429,000£346,500
2019£525,000£249,500£421,500£351,250
2020£475,000£256,000£440,250£371,000
2021£592,500£299,995£475,000£405,000
2022£645,000£298,000£515,000£430,000
2023£650,000£295,500£520,000£429,750
2024£525,000£300,000£495,000£449,000
2025£625,000£276,000£505,000£426,500
2026£533,750£254,500£558,100£410,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bexleyheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bexleyheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£503£398£391£405
2017£410£441£414£372
2018£417£423£405£392
2019£478£410£402£392
2020£437£422£417£437
2021£468£466£441£423
2022£552£499£492£495
2023£456£495£483£473
2024£499£486£493£487
2025£501£479£488£468
2026£475£442£490£484
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bexleyheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bexleyheath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA5 1QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA5 1QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 2026164, Rochester Drive, Bexley, DA5 1QGFlatsLeasehold£180,000
31 Mar 2025182, Rochester Drive, Bexley, DA5 1QGOtherFreehold£535,000
21 Mar 2025174, Rochester Drive, Bexley, DA5 1QGTerracedFreehold£532,500
08 Dec 202518, Midhurst Hill, Bexleyheath, DA6 7NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£510,000
19 Aug 20255, Midhurst Hill, Bexleyheath, DA6 7NPFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the DA5 1QG postcode area, located within Bexley Village, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA5 1QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryTownley Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryBeths Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryUpton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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

Local councillors

Bola Carew

Bexleyheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Hannah Christine Gillespie

Bexleyheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Rags Sandhu

Bexleyheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Daniel Francis

Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexleyheath and CrayfordE14001089
WardBexleyheathE05011219
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bexley VillageE02000087
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 023AE01000364
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA5 1QG

Is DA5 1QG (Bexley Village) safe?

The area around DA5 1QG records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 1QG?

The median sale price around DA5 1QG in Bexley Village is £435,000 (about £481 per square foot) based on 205 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA5 1QG?

There are 11 schools close to DA5 1QG, including Townley Grammar School (Outstanding), Beths Grammar School (Good) and Upton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA5 1QG?

The closest station to DA5 1QG is Bexley in TfL zone 6, about 985 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA5 1QG?

DA5 1QG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,365 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA5 1QG is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bola Carew (Conservative and Unionist Party), Hannah Christine Gillespie (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Rags Sandhu (Conservative and Unionist Party).