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DA7 5SS

First Avenue

West Heath

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Detailed insights for DA7 5SS

Overview

Postcode DA7 5SS is located in a major urban area, within the West Heath area of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Bostall area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bostall is £82,704 per year. The median sale price in West Heath is £485,000 (around £517 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £435,000 and £562,875. The nearest station is Bexleyheath, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Stevens Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Bostall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,947 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bostall has an average crime rate, with approximately 60 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Bostall is £82,704 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Bexleyheath located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA7 5SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStevens ParkMediumWalking directions to Stevens Park

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
8,470.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.54(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.44(-65%)
Public order
7.77(+15%)
Burglary
6.66(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
5(-12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
55.47%
African
39
10.16%
Indian
28
7.29%
Other Asian
27
7.03%
Other
18
4.69%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
30.22%
No qualifications
54
19.42%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.51%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
44.53%
Owns outright
41
32.03%
Other social rented
18
14.06%
Social rents from council
6
4.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

Property prices in West Heath

Median price: £485,000
Price per sq ft: £517
Sales (last 12 months): 160
Typical range (middle 50%): £435K – £563K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £517 per square foot) in West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£539,000£511
Semi-Detached102£490,500£520
Terraced44£482,500£509
Flats7£265,000£476

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£488,000£242,500£393,250£420,000
2017£585,000£239,250£395,000£390,000
2018£415,000£242,500£414,000£409,998
2019£435,000£248,750£417,500£387,500
2020£457,500£223,000£425,000£417,000
2021£632,500£244,575£450,000£470,000
2022£510,000£265,000£500,000£460,000
2023£525,000£284,500£490,000£455,000
2024£550,000£275,000£462,500£480,000
2025£590,000£249,000£490,000£482,500
2026£561,500£300,000£490,000£492,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£424£373£410£407
2017£429£355£422£394
2018£330£359£424£411
2019£481£416£421£396
2020£442£390£465£412
2021£425£354£449£448
2022£522£409£472£496
2023£481£406£491£492
2024£496£416£513£486
2025£509£388£508£509
2026£491£526£515£505
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 5SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202543, First Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SSTerracedFreehold£480,000
05 Jun 202529, First Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£477,500
19 May 202511, First Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SSTerracedFreehold£675,000
20 Nov 202516, First Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
30 May 202530, Madison Gardens, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£660,000

Schools

In the DA7 5SS postcode area, located within Bostall, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for DA7 5SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryHillsgrove Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimarySt Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.6 miPrimaryBedonwell Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA7 5SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA7 5SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalBrampton Road, Bexley, DA7 5QRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miLessness Premier Stores13 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SHWalking directions to Lessness Premier Stores
0.5 miCo-OpWrotham Road, Bexley, DA16 1LSWalking directions to Co-Op

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 5SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eliot Smith

West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sue Ford

West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Thomas William Clapperton

West Heath - 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
WardWest HeathE05011233
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BostallE02000073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 009EE01000450
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA7 5SS

Is DA7 5SS (Bostall) safe?

The area around DA7 5SS records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5SS?

The median sale price around DA7 5SS in West Heath is £485,000 (about £517 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA7 5SS?

There are 10 schools close to DA7 5SS, including Hillsgrove Primary School (Good), St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School (Good) and Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DA7 5SS?

DA7 5SS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,947 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA7 5SS (Bostall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA7 5SS is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Eliot Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), Sue Ford (Reform UK) and Thomas William Clapperton (Conservative and Unionist Party).