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DA6 8DB

Broadway

Bexleyheath

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Detailed insights for DA6 8DB

Overview

Postcode DA6 8DB 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 240.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bexleyheath Broadway is £75,592 per year. The nearest station is Bexleyheath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is King George's Field.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
241
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bexleyheath Broadway has a moderate 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

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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 16 ft away from DA6 8DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Bexleyheath Broadway near DA6 8DB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA6 8DB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA6 8DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKing George's FieldSmallWalking directions to King George's Field

Area Profile

Population
423
Population density
5,515 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
241
56.97%
Other White
57
13.48%
Indian
17
4.02%
Other Asian
15
3.55%
African
15
3.55%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
36.5%
No qualifications
69
21.17%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.52%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
53.71%
Owns with a mortgage
37
21.14%
Owns outright
28
16%
Other social rented
7
4%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.86%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Bexleyheath

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £438,000 in Bexleyheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bexleyheath 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 Bexleyheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£575,000£5,608
Flats61£268,000£4,919
Semi-Detached89£510,000£5,259
Terraced34£416,000£5,042

10 year median price trend in Bexleyheath

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 8DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 8DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025265, Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8DBOtherFreehold£2,650,000
06 Mar 2025The Golden Lion Public House, Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8BEOtherFreehold£880,000
23 Sept 202532, West Street, Bexleyheath, DA7 4BETerracedFreehold£395,000
28 Mar 202521, Church Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4DDTerracedFreehold£450,000
11 May 202614, Church Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4DASemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the DA6 8DB postcode area, located within Bexleyheath Broadway, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA6 8DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryUpland Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBexleyheath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCrook Log Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA6 8DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA6 8DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHurstsBroadway, Bexley, DA6 8BBWalking directions to Hursts
0.1 miBroadway SupermarketBroadway, Bexley, DA6 8DGWalking directions to Broadway Supermarket
0.1 miSunway Convenience StoreBroadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8BEWalking directions to Sunway Convenience Store
0.1 miKent Supermarket225 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7EJWalking directions to Kent Supermarket
0.2 miNisa LocalBroadway, Bexley, DA6 8AAWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 8DB, 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 8DB

Is DA6 8DB (Bexleyheath Broadway) safe?

The area around DA6 8DB 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 8DB?

The median sale price around DA6 8DB in Bexleyheath Broadway is £438,000 (about £5,158 per square metre) based on 201 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA6 8DB?

There are 16 schools close to DA6 8DB, including Upland Primary School (Good), Bexleyheath Academy (Good) and Crook Log Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA6 8DB?

The closest station to DA6 8DB is Bexleyheath in TfL zone 5, about 697 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA6 8DB?

DA6 8DB 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).

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.