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DA7 6BZ

Bexleyheath

Bexley

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Detailed insights for DA7 6BZ

Overview

Postcode DA7 6BZ 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 high crime levels, with around 181.8 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Martens Grove.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Barnehurst South has a moderate 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.

Crime level

10/10

Barnehurst South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Barnehurst South is £80,875 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from DA7 6BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnehurst South near DA7 6BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA7 6BZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst
0.9 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA7 6BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMartens GroveLargeWalking directions to Martens Grove
0.5 miBursted WoodsLargeWalking directions to Bursted Woods
0.2 miRussell ParkLargeWalking directions to Russell Park

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
5,193.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.13(+164%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.06(+53%)
Public order
27.78(+311%)
Drugs
24.76(+299%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.74(+281%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
72.2%
Other White
33
11.19%
Other Asian
11
3.73%
Other
7
2.37%
Indian
6
2.03%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
33.88%
No qualifications
60
24.49%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
45.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
27.82%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.56%
Social rents from council
3
2.26%
Other social rented
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Bexleyheath

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)

Price distribution by property type for Bexleyheath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bexleyheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£575,000£5,608
Flats61£268,000£4,919
Semi-Detached89£510,000£5,259
Terraced34£416,000£5,042

10 year median price trend in Bexleyheath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bexleyheath.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 2025Flat 2, Cloisters Court, 174, Erith Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6LEFlatsLeasehold£207,000
17 Dec 2025129, Erith Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6BTTerracedFreehold£385,000
12 Nov 202510, Epsom Close, Bexleyheath, DA7 6DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
07 Nov 20251, Epsom Close, Bexleyheath, DA7 6DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
31 Oct 202524, Epsom Close, Bexleyheath, DA7 6DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the DA7 6BZ postcode area, located within Barnehurst South, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA7 6BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPelham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBexleyheath AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGravel Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 6BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA7 6BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutterMidfield Parade, Bexley, DA7 6NAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miLidlBroadway Road, Bexley, DA6 7LLWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miLocal Minimarket85 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HDWalking directions to Local Minimarket
0.4 miSainsbury'sBexley, DA6 7BUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miBexley Food & DrinksBroadway, Bexley, DA6 7DYWalking directions to Bexley Food & Drinks

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

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 6BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bola Carew

Bexleyheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Hannah Christine Gillespie

Bexleyheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Rags Sandhu

Bexleyheath - 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
WardBexleyheathE05011219
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnehurst SouthE02000081
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 017DE01000330
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA7 6BZ

Is DA7 6BZ (Barnehurst South) safe?

The area around DA7 6BZ 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.

What is the average house price near DA7 6BZ?

The median sale price around DA7 6BZ in Barnehurst South is £438,000 (about £5,158 per square metre) based on 201 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA7 6BZ?

There are 19 schools close to DA7 6BZ, including Pelham Primary School (Good), Bexleyheath Academy (Good) and Gravel Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA7 6BZ?

The closest station to DA7 6BZ is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 615 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA7 6BZ?

DA7 6BZ 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).

Data Sources

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.