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DA6 8HS

Alers Road

Crook Log

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Detailed insights for DA6 8HS

Overview

Postcode DA6 8HS 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Danson Park is £83,305 per year. The nearest station is Bexleyheath, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Danson Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Danson Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Danson Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 42 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.8%

Approximately 11.8% 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 8HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Danson Park near DA6 8HS 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 Bexleyheath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA6 8HS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
883.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.52(-27%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.02(-52%)
Burglary
6.76(+24%)
Vehicle crime
4.5(-52%)
Drugs
3.75(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
66.03%
Indian
28
8.97%
African
12
3.85%
Chinese
11
3.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
3.53%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
32.71%
No qualifications
48
18.05%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
41.91%
Owns with a mortgage
43
31.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.76%
Other social rented
15
11.03%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.21%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Crook Log

Median price£465,000
Price per sq ft£494
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £550K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £494 per square foot) in Crook Log area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crook Log over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£715,000£546
Semi-Detached70£518,625£501
Terraced59£450,000£495
Flats29£300,000£480

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crook Log

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crook Log.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£527,500£250,000£440,000£379,600
2017£458,700£272,000£436,000£383,000
2018£541,250£275,000£423,500£396,500
2019£565,000£263,500£428,250£380,000
2020£538,750£270,000£452,000£395,000
2021£610,000£272,000£460,000£415,000
2022£615,000£290,000£507,500£450,000
2023£697,500£285,000£500,000£450,000
2024£618,500£275,000£500,000£440,000
2025£660,000£280,000£527,125£478,750
2026£840,000£317,000£493,000£408,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crook Log.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crook Log.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£427£430£373£400
2017£382£410£421£421
2018£406£428£411£396
2019£477£394£420£415
2020£487£443£433£424
2021£441£448£460£465
2022£548£454£502£490
2023£481£440£499£482
2024£546£456£489£476
2025£540£465£506£492
2026£508£502£506£509
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crook Log.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crook Log in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA6 8HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202630, Iverhurst Close, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HYTerracedFreehold£367,000
27 Mar 202510F, Iverhurst Close, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HYDetachedFreehold£547,696
23 Jan 202621, Green Vale, Bexleyheath, DA6 8JTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£265,000
15 Jun 202679, Alers Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£525,000
28 May 202678, Alers Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£416,000

Schools

In the DA6 8HS postcode area, located within Danson Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA6 8HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCrook Log Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryUpton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryTownley Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA6 8HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA6 8HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda13-15 Crook Log, Kent, DA6 8DZWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miNisa LocalBroadway, Bexley, DA6 8AAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miBroadway SupermarketBroadway, Bexley, DA6 8DGWalking directions to Broadway Supermarket
0.5 miCo-op Food147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley, DA5 1BTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miSunway Convenience StoreBroadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8BEWalking directions to Sunway Convenience Store

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 8HS, 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 020FE01000390
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA6 8HS

Is DA6 8HS (Danson Park) safe?

The area around DA6 8HS records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8HS?

The median sale price around DA6 8HS in Danson Park is £465,000 (about £494 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA6 8HS?

There are 15 schools close to DA6 8HS, including Crook Log Primary School (Good), Upton Primary School (Outstanding) and Townley Grammar School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA6 8HS?

The closest station to DA6 8HS is Bexleyheath in TfL zone 5, about 1,197 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA6 8HS?

DA6 8HS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,479 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA6 8HS (Danson Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA6 8HS is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Taylor (Conservative and Unionist Party), Graham Martin D'Amiral (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Janice Ward-Wilson (Conservative and Unionist Party).