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DA6 7HQ

Royal Oak Road

Bexleyheath

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Detailed insights for DA6 7HQ

Overview

Postcode DA6 7HQ 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 279 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 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
279
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Bexleyheath Broadway has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,457 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bexleyheath Broadway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 279 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from DA6 7HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for DA6 7HQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
6,395.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
111.59(+315%)
Shoplifting
105.15(+953%)
Violence and sexual offences
99.25(+219%)
Public order
39.16(+479%)
Drugs
28.97(+367%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
62.82%
Other White
37
8.71%
Indian
30
7.06%
Other
26
6.12%
African
15
3.53%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
35.44%
Level 3 (A level)
65
19.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
15.32%
No qualifications
41
12.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
33.96%
Owns with a mortgage
54
33.96%
Shared ownership
33
20.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.81%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.89%
Total households: 159

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 7HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 7HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 202539, Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£517,000
21 Jul 202530, Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HGTerracedFreehold£420,000
20 Mar 202546, Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HGTerracedFreehold£331,000
28 Nov 202547, Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AFFlatsLeasehold£290,000
22 Aug 202565, Hawthorn Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AFTerracedLeasehold£190,000

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryBexleyheath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPelham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA6 7HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIcelandBexley, DA6 7DQWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miAsda160 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7BNWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miKent Supermarket225 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7EJWalking directions to Kent Supermarket
0.2 miBexley Food & DrinksBroadway, Bexley, DA6 7DYWalking directions to Bexley Food & Drinks
0.3 miSainsbury'sBexley, DA6 7BUWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 7HQ, 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 015BE01000362
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA6 7HQ

Is DA6 7HQ (Bexleyheath Broadway) safe?

The area around DA6 7HQ records about 279 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 7HQ?

The median sale price around DA6 7HQ 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 7HQ?

There are 13 schools close to DA6 7HQ, 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 7HQ?

The closest station to DA6 7HQ is Bexleyheath in TfL zone 5, about 1,150 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA6 7HQ?

DA6 7HQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,457 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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