Postcode DA5 3DE 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackfen is £77,495 per year. The nearest station is Albany Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Riverside West.
Blackfen has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,194 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Blackfen has an average 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from DA5 3DE.
Blackfen near DA5 3DE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Albany Park | Southeastern | Walking directions to Albany Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Riverside West | Small | Walking directions to Riverside West |
Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £518 per square foot) in Blendon & Penhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £915,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £753,250 | £481 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £591,000 | £506 |
| Terraced | 95 | £426,000 | £548 |
| Flats | 14 | £269,000 | £436 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £455 | £514 | £544 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA5 3DE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2025 | 11, The Drive, Bexley, DA5 3DH | Detached | Freehold | £517,500 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 7, The Drive, Bexley, DA5 3DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £682,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 53, Penhill Road, Bexley, DA5 3EP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 10, Penhill Road, Bexley, DA5 3EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 20, Penhill Road, Bexley, DA5 3EN | Terraced | Freehold | £487,000 |
In the DA5 3DE postcode area, located within Blackfen, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA5 3DE
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Montpelier Local | Montpelier Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3AP | Walking directions to Montpelier Local |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA5 3DE, 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 3DE 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 3DE in Blackfen is £475,000 (about £518 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DA5 3DE, including Sherwood Park Primary School (Good), Blackfen School for Girls (Good) and Hurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA5 3DE is Albany Park in TfL zone 5, about 1,301 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA5 3DE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,194 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup covering DA5 3DE 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).