Postcode DA7 6AU 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39.1 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Martens Grove.
Barnehurst South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,853 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Barnehurst South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.5% 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.
The average income per household in Barnehurst South is £80,875 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA7 6AU.
Barnehurst South near DA7 6AU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Crayford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Crayford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Martens Grove | Large | Walking directions to Martens Grove |
| 0.3 mi | Shenstone Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shenstone Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £575,000 | £5,608 |
| Flats | 61 | £268,000 | £4,919 |
| Semi-Detached | 89 | £510,000 | £5,259 |
| Terraced | 34 | £416,000 | £5,042 |
10 year median price trend in Bexleyheath
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6AU.
In the DA7 6AU postcode area, located within Barnehurst South, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 6AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Old Road Convenience Store | Crayford High Street, Bexley, DA1 4DW | Walking directions to Old Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Midfield Parade, Bexley, DA7 6NA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Broadway Road, Bexley, DA6 7LL | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 6AU, 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 6AU records about 39 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 public order.
The median sale price around DA7 6AU in Barnehurst South is £438,000 (about £5,158 per square metre) based on 201 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DA7 6AU, including Mayplace Primary School (Good), Endeavour Academy Bexley (Good) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA7 6AU is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,145 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA7 6AU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,853 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.