Postcode DA7 6BS 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Martens Grove.
Barnehurst South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,254 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Barnehurst South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from DA7 6BS.
Barnehurst South near DA7 6BS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Bexleyheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Bexleyheath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Martens Grove | Large | Walking directions to Martens Grove |
| 0.4 mi | Russell Park | Large | Walking directions to Russell Park |
| 0.5 mi | King George's Field | Small | Walking directions to King George's Field |
Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £438,000 (about £479 per square foot) in Bexleyheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £830,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £573,500 | £511 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £510,000 | £486 |
| Terraced | 33 | £415,000 | £472 |
| Flats | 59 | £268,000 | £460 |
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 | £275,000 | £505,000 | £426,500 |
| 2026 | £533,750 | £240,000 | £529,000 | £413,500 |
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 | £478 | £487 | £468 |
| 2026 | £443 | £396 | £487 | £466 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 27, Erith Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6BS | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 56, Erith Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £447,500 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 4, Foresters Crescent, Bexleyheath, DA7 4JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 86, Erith Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £472,500 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 64, Tower Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4JG | Flats | Leasehold | £288,500 |
In the DA7 6BS postcode area, located within Barnehurst South, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 6BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Broadway Road, Bexley, DA6 7LL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Bexley, DA6 7BU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Bexley Food & Drinks | Broadway, Bexley, DA6 7DY | Walking directions to Bexley Food & Drinks |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Bexley, DA6 7DQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Midfield Parade, Bexley, DA7 6NA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 6BS, 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 6BS records about 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6BS in Barnehurst South is £438,000 (about £479 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to DA7 6BS, including St Catherine's Catholic School (Good), Gravel Hill Primary School (Good) and Pelham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA7 6BS is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,010 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA7 6BS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,254 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 6BS 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.