Postcode DA7 5BW is located in a major urban area, within the Northumberland Heath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Northumberland Heath area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bursted Woods.
Northumberland Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,367 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Northumberland Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA7 5BW.
Northumberland Heath near DA7 5BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Bexleyheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Bexleyheath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bursted Woods | Large | Walking directions to Bursted Woods |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £245,000 | £3,889 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £448,250 | £5,115 |
| Terraced | 52 | £372,500 | £4,364 |
10 year median price trend in Northumberland Heath
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 5BW.
In the DA7 5BW postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Erith Road, Bexley, DA7 6HJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Long Lane, Bexley, DA7 5AE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 131-135 Long Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 5AE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Little Heath Road, Bexley, DA7 5HD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Local Minimarket | 85 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HD | Walking directions to Local Minimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA7 5BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Purfield
Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean Paul Brackstone
Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Francis
Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA7 5BW records about 37 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 drugs.
The median sale price around DA7 5BW in Northumberland Heath is £395,000 (about £4,573 per square metre) based on 93 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to DA7 5BW, including Belmont Academy (Good), Bursted Wood Primary School (Good) and Northumberland Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA7 5BW is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 902 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA7 5BW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,367 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.