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DA7 6PH

Merewood Road

Barnehurst

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Detailed insights for DA7 6PH

Overview

Postcode DA7 6PH is located in a major urban area, within the Barnehurst ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Barnehurst North area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnehurst North is £85,519 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Barnehurst North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,858 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Barnehurst North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.8 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 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Barnehurst North is £85,519 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 213 ft away from DA7 6PH.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnehurst North near DA7 6PH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA7 6PH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
5,758.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.49(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.26(-66%)
Public order
4.94(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.32(-24%)
Vehicle crime
4.32(-54%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
81.44%
Indian
14
4.19%
Other White
12
3.59%
African
7
2.1%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.8%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
24.53%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.58%
No qualifications
35
13.21%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
51.22%
Owns outright
55
44.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.44%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Barnehurst

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Barnehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnehurst 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 Barnehurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£542,500£5,308
Flats5£270,000£5,463
Semi-Detached43£465,000£5,098
Terraced33£382,500£5,435

10 year median price trend in Barnehurst

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202627, Beechcroft Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
15 Apr 202668, Appledore Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
05 Mar 202534, Appledore Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000
06 May 202518, Northall Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000
20 Mar 202514, Beechcroft Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£552,000

Schools

In the DA7 6PH postcode area, located within Barnehurst North, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA7 6PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFairford Academy BarnehurstAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBarnehurst Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBarnehurst Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 6PH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA7 6PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLocal Minimarket85 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HDWalking directions to Local Minimarket
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalErith Road, Bexley, DA7 6HJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miCostcutterMidfield Parade, Bexley, DA7 6NAWalking directions to Costcutter

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

Local councillors

Dr Michael Gillespie

Barnehurst - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Howard William Jackson

Barnehurst - 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
WardBarnehurstE05011217
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnehurst NorthE02000078
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 014EE01000371
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA7 6PH

Is DA7 6PH (Barnehurst North) safe?

The area around DA7 6PH records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 1 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DA7 6PH?

The median sale price around DA7 6PH in Barnehurst North is £420,000 (about £5,226 per square metre) based on 85 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA7 6PH?

There are 20 schools close to DA7 6PH, including Fairford Academy Barnehurst (Good), Barnehurst Infant School (Outstanding) and Barnehurst Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA7 6PH?

The closest station to DA7 6PH is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 508 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA7 6PH?

DA7 6PH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,858 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.