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DA7 6ED

Oakwood Drive

Crayford

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Detailed insights for DA7 6ED

Overview

Postcode DA7 6ED is located in a major urban area, within the Crayford ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Barnehurst South area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Martens Grove.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Barnehurst South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,848 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Barnehurst South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 6ED.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA7 6ED
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst
0.9 mi

6

Crayford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Crayford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA7 6ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMartens GroveLargeWalking directions to Martens Grove
0.4 miShenstone ParkMediumWalking directions to Shenstone Park

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
5,403.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.6(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.55(-68%)
Vehicle crime
4.28(-54%)
Public order
4.28(-37%)
Other theft
2.44(-79%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
79.64%
Other White
17
4.38%
Chinese
14
3.61%
Indian
9
2.32%
Bangladeshi
7
1.8%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
27.88%
No qualifications
60
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
60
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
12.73%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
49.21%
Owns with a mortgage
58
46.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.97%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Crayford

Median price£387,500
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £450K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 (about £445 per square foot) in Crayford area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crayford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£515,000£383
Semi-Detached55£431,000£461
Terraced48£392,750£460
Flats44£225,000£409

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crayford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crayford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£213,500£334,750£300,000
2017£512,500£230,555£338,000£305,000
2018£475,000£220,000£347,500£312,000
2019£585,000£214,250£340,000£315,000
2020£532,000£206,500£376,250£335,000
2021£500,000£221,000£385,500£352,500
2022£575,000£230,000£431,000£401,000
2023£482,500£240,000£415,000£383,513
2024£560,000£246,250£421,000£378,030
2025£587,500£245,000£430,500£380,000
2026£492,500£215,000£425,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crayford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crayford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£423£379£362£393
2017£468£383£384£379
2018£465£366£384£362
2019£383£391£361£382
2020£511£372£405£378
2021£457£389£406£428
2022£558£425£439£470
2023£470£398£468£479
2024£454£399£465£462
2025£381£418£471£446
2026£449£408£428£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crayford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202634, Oakwood Drive, Bexleyheath, DA7 6EGTerracedFreehold£600,000
13 Feb 20267, Stephen Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
09 Jun 202654, Stephen Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6EESemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
28 Mar 202522, Stephen Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6EESemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
16 Oct 202524, Inglewood Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£655,000

Schools

In the DA7 6ED postcode area, located within Barnehurst South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA7 6ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMayplace Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEndeavour Academy BexleyAcademy special converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableShenstone SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 6ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA7 6ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterMidfield Parade, Bexley, DA7 6NAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miOld Road Convenience StoreCrayford High Street, Bexley, DA1 4DWWalking directions to Old Road Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,892
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

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

Local councillors

Debbie Ryan

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Oke Ene

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sandra Elizabeth Cerisola

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Daniel Francis

Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexleyheath and CrayfordE14001089
WardCrayfordE05011222
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnehurst SouthE02000081
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 017BE01000328
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA7 6ED

Is DA7 6ED (Barnehurst South) safe?

The area around DA7 6ED 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.

What is the average house price near DA7 6ED?

The median sale price around DA7 6ED in Barnehurst South is £387,500 (about £445 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA7 6ED?

There are 17 schools close to DA7 6ED, including Mayplace Primary School (Good), Endeavour Academy Bexley (Good) and Shenstone School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA7 6ED?

The closest station to DA7 6ED is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 780 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA7 6ED?

DA7 6ED scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,848 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA7 6ED (Barnehurst South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA7 6ED is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Debbie Ryan (Reform UK), Oke Ene (Reform UK) and Sandra Elizabeth Cerisola (Reform UK).