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DA6 8HQ

Sydney Road

Crook Log

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Detailed insights for DA6 8HQ

Overview

Postcode DA6 8HQ is located in a major urban area, within the Crook Log ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Danson Park area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Danson Park is £83,305 per year. The nearest station is Bexleyheath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Danson Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Danson Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Danson Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Danson Park is £83,305 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA6 8HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Danson Park near DA6 8HQ 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 Bexleyheath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA6 8HQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA6 8HQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDanson ParkLargeWalking directions to Danson Park

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
6,701.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.94(-52%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.35(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.88(+3%)
Burglary
5.29(-3%)
Drugs
3.53(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
66.75%
Other White
24
6.28%
Other Asian
19
4.97%
African
19
4.97%
Other
19
4.97%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
34.63%
No qualifications
53
17.15%
Level 3 (A level)
50
16.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
43.97%
Owns with a mortgage
61
43.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.64%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.42%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Crook Log

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £471,250 in Crook Log area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £1,330,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crook Log 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 Crook Log over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£707,500£5,877
Flats25£280,000£5,156
Semi-Detached61£522,500£5,433
Terraced52£450,000£5,305

10 year median price trend in Crook Log

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 8HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 202520, Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£565,000
05 Mar 202530, Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
31 Jan 202516, Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£645,000
26 Mar 202616, Askern Close, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JEDetachedFreehold£560,000
28 Mar 202520, Askern Close, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JEDetachedFreehold£700,000

Schools

In the DA6 8HQ postcode area, located within Danson Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA6 8HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCrook Log Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableAspire AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryUpland Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA6 8HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA6 8HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda13-15 Crook Log, Kent, DA6 8DZWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miNisa LocalBroadway, Bexley, DA6 8AAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miBroadway SupermarketBroadway, Bexley, DA6 8DGWalking directions to Broadway Supermarket
0.3 miSunway Convenience StoreBroadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8BEWalking directions to Sunway Convenience Store
0.4 miHurstsBroadway, Bexley, DA6 8BBWalking directions to Hursts

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 8HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Taylor

Crook Log - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Graham Martin D'Amiral

Crook Log - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Janice Ward-Wilson

Crook Log - 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
WardCrook LogE05011223
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Danson ParkE02000084
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 020EE01000389
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA6 8HQ

Is DA6 8HQ (Danson Park) safe?

The area around DA6 8HQ records about 34 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DA6 8HQ?

The median sale price around DA6 8HQ in Danson Park is £471,250 (about £5,320 per square metre) based on 150 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA6 8HQ?

There are 17 schools close to DA6 8HQ, including Crook Log Primary School (Good), Aspire Academy (Good) and Upland Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA6 8HQ?

The closest station to DA6 8HQ is Bexleyheath in TfL zone 5, about 881 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA6 8HQ?

DA6 8HQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,070 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.