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DA7 5AS

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Bexleyheath

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Detailed insights for DA7 5AS

Overview

Postcode DA7 5AS 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.3 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Martens Grove.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Barnehurst South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,457 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Barnehurst South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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 53 ft away from DA7 5AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnehurst South near DA7 5AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA7 5AS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst
0.8 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA7 5AS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMartens GroveLargeWalking directions to Martens Grove
0.5 miBursted WoodsLargeWalking directions to Bursted Woods
0.1 miRussell ParkLargeWalking directions to Russell Park

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
2,673.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.99(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.53(-79%)
Other theft
4.3(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.3(-25%)
Burglary
3.69(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
70.34%
Indian
34
9.6%
Other White
16
4.52%
Other Asian
15
4.24%
Other
11
3.11%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
27.86%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.5%
No qualifications
48
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
17.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
42.75%
Owns outright
54
41.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.4%
Other social rented
5
3.82%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

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 5AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 5AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20264, The Chase, Bexleyheath, DA7 5ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 2, Cloisters Court, 174, Erith Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6LEFlatsLeasehold£207,000
17 Dec 2025129, Erith Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6BTTerracedFreehold£385,000
27 Apr 202638, Pelham Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4LYDetachedFreehold£440,000
21 Mar 202560, Pelham Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000

Schools

In the DA7 5AS postcode area, located within Barnehurst South, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA7 5AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPelham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBexleyheath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Catherine's Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 5AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA7 5AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidlBroadway Road, Bexley, DA6 7LLWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miSainsbury'sBexley, DA6 7BUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miCostcutterMidfield Parade, Bexley, DA7 6NAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miLocal Minimarket85 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HDWalking directions to Local Minimarket
0.4 miBexley Food & DrinksBroadway, Bexley, DA6 7DYWalking directions to Bexley Food & Drinks

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 5AS, 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 017AE01000327
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA7 5AS

Is DA7 5AS (Barnehurst South) safe?

The area around DA7 5AS records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 1 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 5AS?

The median sale price around DA7 5AS 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 5AS?

There are 17 schools close to DA7 5AS, including Pelham Primary School (Good), Bexleyheath Academy (Good) and St Catherine's Catholic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA7 5AS?

The closest station to DA7 5AS is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 651 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA7 5AS?

DA7 5AS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,457 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.