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DA6 7AT

Watling Street

Bexleyheath

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Detailed insights for DA6 7AT

Overview

Postcode DA6 7AT is located in a major urban area, within the Bexleyheath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Barnehurst South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnehurst South is £80,875 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Martens Grove.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
33%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Barnehurst South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Barnehurst South has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33%

Approximately 33.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Barnehurst South is £80,875 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from DA6 7AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnehurst South near DA6 7AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA6 7AT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA6 7AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMartens GroveLargeWalking directions to Martens Grove
0.5 miRussell ParkLargeWalking directions to Russell Park
0.5 miThe WarrenMediumWalking directions to The Warren

Area Profile

Population
465
Population density
1,787.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.56(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.17(-10%)
Public order
8.84(+31%)
Burglary
5.9(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
63.01%
African
44
9.46%
Other White
37
7.96%
Indian
19
4.09%
Irish
13
2.8%
Total population: 465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
29.87%
No qualifications
75
20%
Level 3 (A level)
55
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
13.6%
Total 16+ residents: 375

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
27.03%
Owns with a mortgage
42
22.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
21.08%
Owns outright
38
20.54%
Social rents from council
11
5.95%
Total households: 185

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 7AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 7AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 20254, Guinea Court, Sterling Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6FEFlatsLeasehold£330,000
02 Jun 202513, Guinea Court, Sterling Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6FEFlatsLeasehold£258,000
17 Feb 202611, Shilling Court, Sterling Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6EUFlatsLeasehold£290,000
25 Jul 20254, Shilling Court, Sterling Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6EUFlatsLeasehold£242,500
28 Feb 20255, Shilling Court, Sterling Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6EUFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the DA6 7AT postcode area, located within Barnehurst South, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA6 7AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGravel Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miSecondarySt Catherine's Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Columba's Catholic Boys' SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA6 7AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA6 7AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlBroadway Road, Bexley, DA6 7LLWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miSainsbury'sBexley, DA6 7BUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miBexley Food & DrinksBroadway, Bexley, DA6 7DYWalking directions to Bexley Food & Drinks
0.4 miIcelandBexley, DA6 7DQWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miCostcutterMidfield Parade, Bexley, DA7 6NAWalking directions to Costcutter

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 7AT, 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)Barnehurst SouthE02000081
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 017CE01000329
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2014-04-01

Frequently asked questions about DA6 7AT

Is DA6 7AT (Barnehurst South) safe?

The area around DA6 7AT records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.

What is the average house price near DA6 7AT?

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

What schools are near DA6 7AT?

There are 15 schools close to DA6 7AT, including Gravel Hill Primary School (Good), St Catherine's Catholic School (Good) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA6 7AT?

The closest station to DA6 7AT is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,128 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA6 7AT?

DA6 7AT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,060 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA6 7AT (Barnehurst South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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