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DA7 4JG

Tower Road

Bexleyheath

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Detailed insights for DA7 4JG

Overview

Postcode DA7 4JG is located in a major urban area, within the Bexleyheath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Barnehurst South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181.8 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Martens Grove.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Barnehurst South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,254 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Barnehurst South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40%

Approximately 40.0% 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 253 ft away from DA7 4JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnehurst South near DA7 4JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA7 4JG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst
0.9 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA7 4JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMartens GroveLargeWalking directions to Martens Grove
0.4 miRussell ParkLargeWalking directions to Russell Park
0.5 miThe WarrenMediumWalking directions to The Warren

Area Profile

Population
217
Population density
6,382.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.13(+164%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.06(+53%)
Public order
27.78(+311%)
Drugs
24.76(+299%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.74(+281%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
69.91%
Other White
32
14.81%
African
13
6.02%
Other Asian
5
2.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.39%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
31.31%
No qualifications
61
30.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.09%
Level 3 (A level)
17
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
43
34.4%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.2%
Owns outright
23
18.4%
Social rents from council
7
5.6%
Total households: 125

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 DA7 4JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 4JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 202563, Tower Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4JGFlatsLeasehold£195,000
10 Apr 202627, Erith Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6BSTerracedFreehold£390,000
17 Nov 20254, Foresters Crescent, Bexleyheath, DA7 4JWSemi-DetachedFreehold£525,000
21 May 202624, Craft Court, 5, Regal Walk, Bexleyheath, DA6 7BFFlatsLeasehold£267,000
18 Dec 202533, Craft Court, 5, Regal Walk, Bexleyheath, DA6 7BFFlatsLeasehold£364,000

Schools

In the DA7 4JG postcode area, located within Barnehurst South, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA7 4JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Catherine's Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGravel Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPelham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 4JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA7 4JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlBroadway Road, Bexley, DA6 7LLWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miSainsbury'sBexley, DA6 7BUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miBexley Food & DrinksBroadway, Bexley, DA6 7DYWalking directions to Bexley Food & Drinks
0.3 miIcelandBexley, DA6 7DQWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miAsda160 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7BNWalking directions to Asda

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 DA7 4JG, 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)Barnehurst SouthE02000081
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 017DE01000330
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about DA7 4JG

Is DA7 4JG (Barnehurst South) safe?

The area around DA7 4JG records about 182 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 public order.

What is the average house price near DA7 4JG?

The median sale price around DA7 4JG in Barnehurst South is £438,000 (about £5,158 per square metre) based on 201 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA7 4JG?

There are 15 schools close to DA7 4JG, including St Catherine's Catholic School (Good), Gravel Hill Primary School (Good) and Pelham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA7 4JG?

The closest station to DA7 4JG is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,103 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA7 4JG?

DA7 4JG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,254 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.