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DA7 5DX

Rydal Drive

Bexleyheath

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Detailed insights for DA7 5DX

Overview

Postcode DA7 5DX is located in a major urban area, within the Bexleyheath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Bursted Wood area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bursted Wood is £76,358 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bursted Woods.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Bursted Wood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Bursted Wood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bursted Wood is £76,358 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA7 5DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Bursted Wood near DA7 5DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA7 5DX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 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 5DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBursted WoodsLargeWalking directions to Bursted Woods

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
4,078.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.05(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.94(-70%)
Public order
4.89(-28%)
Other theft
2.44(-79%)
Vehicle crime
2.44(-74%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
79.55%
Indian
15
4.79%
African
12
3.83%
Other
11
3.51%
Other White
7
2.24%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
29.3%
No qualifications
62
22.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.92%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
66.41%
Owns with a mortgage
41
32.03%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Bexleyheath

Median price£435,000
Price per sq ft£481
Sales (last 12 months)205
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £540K

Based on 205 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £481 per square foot) in Bexleyheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bexleyheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£565,000£485
Semi-Detached91£517,000£489
Terraced34£413,750£482
Flats64£270,000£474

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bexleyheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bexleyheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£431,250£230,000£407,500£360,000
2017£526,500£265,000£430,000£339,000
2018£500,000£256,500£429,000£346,500
2019£525,000£249,500£421,500£351,250
2020£475,000£256,000£440,250£371,000
2021£592,500£299,995£475,000£405,000
2022£645,000£298,000£515,000£430,000
2023£650,000£295,500£520,000£429,750
2024£525,000£300,000£495,000£449,000
2025£625,000£276,000£505,000£426,500
2026£533,750£254,500£558,100£410,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bexleyheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bexleyheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£503£398£391£405
2017£410£441£414£372
2018£417£423£405£392
2019£478£410£402£392
2020£437£422£417£437
2021£468£466£441£423
2022£552£499£492£495
2023£456£495£483£473
2024£499£486£493£487
2025£501£479£488£468
2026£475£442£490£484
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bexleyheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bexleyheath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 5DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 5DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 2025144, Rydal Drive, Bexleyheath, DA7 5DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£593,000
22 May 202619, Ennerdale Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£652,000
28 Nov 202522, The Green, Bexleyheath, DA7 5DWDetachedFreehold£580,000
15 May 20257, Arnside Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5DTDetachedFreehold£648,000
29 May 20265, Cartmel Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5EATerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the DA7 5DX postcode area, located within Bursted Wood, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA7 5DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBelmont AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBursted Wood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNorthumberland Heath Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 5DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA7 5DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisLittle Heath Road, Bexley, DA7 5HDWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food131-135 Long Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 5AEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 DA7 5DX, 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)Bursted WoodE02000075
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 011AE01000353
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA7 5DX

Is DA7 5DX (Bursted Wood) safe?

The area around DA7 5DX records about 27 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near DA7 5DX?

The median sale price around DA7 5DX in Bursted Wood is £435,000 (about £481 per square foot) based on 205 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA7 5DX?

There are 17 schools close to DA7 5DX, including Belmont Academy (Good), Bursted Wood Primary School (Good) and Northumberland Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA7 5DX?

The closest station to DA7 5DX is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,021 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA7 5DX?

DA7 5DX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,481 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA7 5DX (Bursted Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA7 5DX is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bola Carew (Conservative and Unionist Party), Hannah Christine Gillespie (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Rags Sandhu (Conservative and Unionist Party).