Postcode DA7 6AY 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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnehurst South is £80,875 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Martens Grove.
Barnehurst South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Barnehurst South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from DA7 6AY.
Barnehurst South near DA7 6AY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Martens Grove | Large | Walking directions to Martens Grove |
| 0.3 mi | Shenstone Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shenstone Park |
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 13, Braeside Crescent, Bexleyheath, DA7 6AU | Terraced | Freehold | £423,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 7, Martens Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6BA | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat 7, Ash Court, 124, Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7QH | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Flat 5, 45, Grove Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6AX | Flats | Leasehold | £172,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 8, 45, Grove Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6AX | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 |
In the DA7 6AY 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 6AY
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA7 6AY, 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 6AY records about 31 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 6AY in Barnehurst South is £435,000 (about £481 per square foot) based on 205 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DA7 6AY, including Endeavour Academy Bexley (Good), Mayplace Primary School (Good) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA7 6AY is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,187 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA7 6AY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,694 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 6AY 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).