Postcode DA7 5ED is located in a major urban area, within the Bexleyheath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Northumberland Heath area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst, about 0.5 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.
Northumberland Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,462 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Northumberland Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% 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 5ED.
Northumberland Heath near DA7 5ED 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 1 mi | 5 | Bexleyheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Bexleyheath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bursted Woods | Large | Walking directions to Bursted Woods |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £565,000 | £485 |
| Semi-Detached | 91 | £517,000 | £489 |
| Terraced | 34 | £413,750 | £482 |
| Flats | 64 | £270,000 | £474 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 5ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | 44, Birchington Close, Bexleyheath, DA7 5ED | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 113, Belmont Road, Erith, DA8 1LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £545,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 96, Rydal Drive, Bexleyheath, DA7 5EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 113, Rydal Drive, Bexleyheath, DA7 5EG | Detached | Freehold | £607,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 59, Rydal Drive, Bexleyheath, DA7 5EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £630,000 |
In the DA7 5ED postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 5ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Erith Road, Bexley, DA7 6HJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Extra | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HB | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Local Mini Market & Off Licence | 85 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HD | Walking directions to Local Mini Market & Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Eddie's | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EX | Walking directions to Eddie's |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 131-135 Long Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 5AE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA7 5ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bola Carew
Bexleyheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Hannah Christine Gillespie
Bexleyheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Rags Sandhu
Bexleyheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Francis
Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA7 5ED records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5ED in Northumberland Heath is £435,000 (about £481 per square foot) based on 205 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to DA7 5ED, including Bursted Wood Primary School (Good), Belmont Academy (Good) and Northumberland Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA7 5ED is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 794 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA7 5ED scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,462 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA7 5ED 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).