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DA6 7AE

Hawthorn Road

Bexleyheath

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Detailed insights for DA6 7AE

Overview

Postcode DA6 7AE is located in a major urban area, within the Bexleyheath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Bexleyheath Broadway area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 240.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bexleyheath Broadway is £75,592 per year. The nearest station is Bexleyheath, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Warren.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
241
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bexleyheath Broadway has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bexleyheath Broadway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 240.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bexleyheath Broadway is £75,592 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from DA6 7AE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bexleyheath Broadway near DA6 7AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for DA6 7AE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA6 7AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe WarrenMediumWalking directions to The Warren
0.2 miKing George's FieldSmallWalking directions to King George's Field

Area Profile

Population
478
Population density
5,218.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.19(+200%)
Shoplifting
36.13(+262%)
Drugs
31.94(+415%)
Public order
31.94(+372%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.94(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
59.21%
Other White
57
11.8%
African
35
7.25%
Other Asian
21
4.35%
Indian
12
2.48%
Total population: 483

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
27.93%
No qualifications
78
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
64
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 401

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
36.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
63
29.3%
Owns with a mortgage
58
26.98%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.26%
Social rents from council
5
2.33%
Total households: 215

Property prices in Bexleyheath

Median price£438,000
Price per sq ft£479
Sales (last 12 months)195
Typical range (middle 50%)£334K – £544K

Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £438,000 (about £479 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£573,500£511
Semi-Detached87£510,000£486
Terraced33£415,000£472
Flats59£268,000£460

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£275,000£505,000£426,500
2026£533,750£240,000£529,000£413,500
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£478£487£468
2026£443£396£487£466
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 7AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 7AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 202536, Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AETerracedFreehold£490,000
06 Jun 202526, Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AEDetachedFreehold£572,000
28 Nov 202547, Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AFFlatsLeasehold£290,000
22 Aug 202565, Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AFTerracedLeasehold£190,000
28 May 202551, Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AFFlatsLeasehold£330,000

Schools

In the DA6 7AE postcode area, located within Bexleyheath Broadway, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA6 7AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryTownley Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryBexleyheath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPelham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA6 7AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA6 7AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKent Supermarket225 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7EJWalking directions to Kent Supermarket
0.2 miAsda160 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7BNWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miIcelandBexley, DA6 7DQWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miHurstsBroadway, Bexley, DA6 8BBWalking directions to Hursts
0.3 miBroadway SupermarketBroadway, Bexley, DA6 8DGWalking directions to Broadway Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

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 DA6 7AE, 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)Bexleyheath BroadwayE02000079
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 015AE01000360
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA6 7AE

Is DA6 7AE (Bexleyheath Broadway) safe?

The area around DA6 7AE records about 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DA6 7AE?

The median sale price around DA6 7AE in Bexleyheath Broadway is £438,000 (about £479 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA6 7AE?

There are 15 schools close to DA6 7AE, including Townley Grammar School (Outstanding), Bexleyheath Academy (Good) and Pelham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA6 7AE?

The closest station to DA6 7AE is Bexleyheath in TfL zone 5, about 1,038 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA6 7AE?

DA6 7AE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,534 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA6 7AE (Bexleyheath Broadway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA6 7AE 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.