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DA7 6DX

Springfield Road

Bexleyheath

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Detailed insights for DA7 6DX

Overview

Postcode DA7 6DX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 74.9 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Martens Grove.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Barnehurst South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Barnehurst South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11%

Approximately 11.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA7 6DX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA7 6DX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA7 6DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMartens GroveLargeWalking directions to Martens Grove
0.4 miRussell ParkLargeWalking directions to Russell Park

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
9,069.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.56(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.17(-10%)
Public order
8.84(+31%)
Burglary
5.9(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
71.85%
African
16
4.69%
Other White
15
4.4%
Other
13
3.81%
Indian
12
3.52%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
30.6%
No qualifications
47
17.54%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.69%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
40.44%
Owns with a mortgage
43
31.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.44%
Other social rented
11
8.09%
Social rents from council
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

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 6DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20264, Springfield Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
12 Feb 202633, Springfield Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£558,000
22 Sept 20252, Springfield Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£630,000
20 Mar 202657, Pinnacle Hill North, Bexleyheath, DA7 6AETerracedFreehold£622,000
03 Feb 202520, Dorothy Evans Close, Bexleyheath, DA7 6AJTerracedFreehold£435,000

Schools

In the DA7 6DX postcode area, located within Barnehurst South, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA7 6DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGravel Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Catherine's Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPelham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 6DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA7 6DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlBroadway Road, Bexley, DA6 7LLWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSainsbury'sBexley, DA6 7BUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miCostcutterMidfield Parade, Bexley, DA7 6NAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miBexley Food & DrinksBroadway, Bexley, DA6 7DYWalking directions to Bexley Food & Drinks
0.5 miIcelandBexley, DA6 7DQWalking directions to Iceland

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 6DX, 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 017CE01000329
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA7 6DX

Is DA7 6DX (Barnehurst South) safe?

The area around DA7 6DX records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 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 6DX?

The median sale price around DA7 6DX 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 6DX?

There are 17 schools close to DA7 6DX, including Gravel Hill Primary School (Good), St Catherine's Catholic School (Good) and Pelham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA7 6DX?

The closest station to DA7 6DX is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 835 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA7 6DX?

DA7 6DX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,060 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.