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DA6 7QH

Watling Street

Crayford

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Detailed insights for DA6 7QH

Overview

Postcode DA6 7QH is located in a major urban area, within the Crayford ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Barnehurst South area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnehurst South is £80,875 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Martens Grove.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Barnehurst South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,888 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Barnehurst South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from DA6 7QH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA6 7QH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst
0.8 mi

6

Crayford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Crayford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA6 7QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMartens GroveLargeWalking directions to Martens Grove
0.3 miShenstone ParkMediumWalking directions to Shenstone Park

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
7,145.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.84(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.25(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.33(-7%)
Vehicle crime
4.14(-56%)
Drugs
2.96(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
70.31%
Other Asian
19
4.95%
African
18
4.69%
Other White
17
4.43%
Chinese
11
2.86%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
35.71%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.37%
No qualifications
48
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
49.63%
Owns outright
48
35.56%
Other social rented
10
7.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.93%
Social rents from council
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Crayford

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Crayford area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crayford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£515,000£4,118
Flats49£220,000£4,609
Semi-Detached53£431,000£5,078
Terraced49£390,000£4,919

10 year median price trend in Crayford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crayford.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 7QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 7QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025Flat 7, Ash Court, 124, Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QHFlatsLeasehold£325,000
31 Jul 202593, Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£510,000
11 Dec 20257, Martens Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6BATerracedFreehold£460,000
13 Jun 202513, Braeside Crescent, Bexleyheath, DA7 6AUTerracedFreehold£423,000
07 Mar 202520, Braeside Crescent, Bexleyheath, DA7 6AUOtherFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the DA6 7QH postcode area, located within Barnehurst South, there are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA6 7QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondarySt Columba's Catholic Boys' SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEndeavour Academy BexleyAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMayplace Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA6 7QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA6 7QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOld Road Convenience StoreCrayford High Street, Bexley, DA1 4DWWalking directions to Old Road Convenience Store
0.4 miLidlBroadway Road, Bexley, DA6 7LLWalking directions to Lidl
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 7QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Debbie Ryan

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Oke Ene

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sandra Elizabeth Cerisola

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Daniel Francis

Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexleyheath and CrayfordE14001089
WardCrayfordE05011222
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnehurst SouthE02000081
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 017EE01000331
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA6 7QH

Is DA6 7QH (Barnehurst South) safe?

The area around DA6 7QH records about 31 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 public order.

What is the average house price near DA6 7QH?

The median sale price around DA6 7QH in Barnehurst South is £375,000 (about £4,818 per square metre) based on 156 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA6 7QH?

There are 14 schools close to DA6 7QH, including St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (Good), Endeavour Academy Bexley (Good) and Mayplace Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA6 7QH?

The closest station to DA6 7QH is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,251 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA6 7QH?

DA6 7QH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,888 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.