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DA6 7QL

Watling Street

Crayford

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Detailed insights for DA6 7QL

Overview

Postcode DA6 7QL 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, about 76% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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 11,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% 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 111 ft away from DA6 7QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnehurst South near DA6 7QL 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 7QL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst
0.9 mi

6

Crayford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Crayford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA6 7QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMartens GroveLargeWalking directions to Martens Grove
0.4 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

Median price£387,500
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £450K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 (about £445 per square foot) in Crayford area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crayford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£515,000£383
Semi-Detached55£431,000£461
Terraced48£392,750£460
Flats44£225,000£409

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crayford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crayford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£213,500£334,750£300,000
2017£512,500£230,555£338,000£305,000
2018£475,000£220,000£347,500£312,000
2019£585,000£214,250£340,000£315,000
2020£532,000£206,500£376,250£335,000
2021£500,000£221,000£385,500£352,500
2022£575,000£230,000£431,000£401,000
2023£482,500£240,000£415,000£383,513
2024£560,000£246,250£421,000£378,030
2025£587,500£245,000£430,500£380,000
2026£492,500£215,000£425,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crayford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crayford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£423£379£362£393
2017£468£383£384£379
2018£465£366£384£362
2019£383£391£361£382
2020£511£372£405£378
2021£457£389£406£428
2022£558£425£439£470
2023£470£398£468£479
2024£454£399£465£462
2025£381£418£471£446
2026£449£408£428£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crayford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 7QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 7QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202593, Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£510,000
20 Apr 2026107, Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QASemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
29 Sept 2025121, Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QASemi-DetachedFreehold£272,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 7, Ash Court, 124, Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QHFlatsLeasehold£325,000
29 Apr 202694, Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£282,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Catherine's Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGravel Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA6 7QL
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.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,892
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

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 7QL, 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 7QL

Is DA6 7QL (Barnehurst South) safe?

The area around DA6 7QL 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 7QL?

The median sale price around DA6 7QL in Barnehurst South is £387,500 (about £445 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA6 7QL?

There are 14 schools close to DA6 7QL, including St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (Good), St Catherine's Catholic School (Good) and Gravel Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA6 7QL?

The closest station to DA6 7QL is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,285 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA6 7QL?

DA6 7QL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,694 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA6 7QL is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Debbie Ryan (Reform UK), Oke Ene (Reform UK) and Sandra Elizabeth Cerisola (Reform UK).