Postcode DA7 6PL 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnehurst North is £85,519 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bursted Woods.
Barnehurst North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Barnehurst North has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Barnehurst North is £85,519 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 309 ft away from DA7 6PL.
Barnehurst North near DA7 6PL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bursted Woods | Large | Walking directions to Bursted Woods |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £485 per square foot) in Barnehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £542,500 | £493 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £465,000 | £474 |
| Terraced | 33 | £382,500 | £505 |
| Flats | 5 | £270,000 | £508 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £439,000 | £230,000 | £362,500 | £283,000 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £227,500 | £330,000 | £310,000 |
| 2018 | £440,000 | £232,500 | £370,000 | £312,500 |
| 2019 | £484,500 | £210,000 | £360,000 | £317,750 |
| 2020 | £425,000 | £235,000 | £417,500 | £340,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £240,000 | £425,000 | £330,000 |
| 2022 | £480,000 | £275,000 | £432,000 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £615,000 | £259,000 | £450,000 | £360,000 |
| 2024 | £517,500 | £260,000 | £430,000 | £370,000 |
| 2025 | £550,000 | £270,000 | £437,500 | £412,500 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | — | £492,500 | £350,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £381 | £427 | £361 | £414 |
| 2017 | £415 | £445 | £377 | £419 |
| 2018 | £430 | £460 | £374 | £422 |
| 2019 | £446 | £441 | £377 | £404 |
| 2020 | £514 | £462 | £399 | £401 |
| 2021 | £470 | £475 | £426 | £441 |
| 2022 | £516 | £498 | £473 | £495 |
| 2023 | £534 | £512 | £484 | £473 |
| 2024 | £476 | £529 | £473 | £479 |
| 2025 | £507 | £508 | £474 | £517 |
| 2026 | £474 | — | £472 | £505 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | 57, Grasmere Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6PL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 68, Merewood Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6PG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 72, Barnehurst Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £765,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 105, Appledore Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £412,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 11, Appledore Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,000 |
In the DA7 6PL postcode area, located within Barnehurst North, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 6PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Erith Road, Bexley, DA7 6HJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Local Minimarket | 85 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HD | Walking directions to Local Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Midfield Parade, Bexley, DA7 6NA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Extra | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HB | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Eddie's | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EX | Walking directions to Eddie's |
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 6PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dr Michael Gillespie
Barnehurst - Elected 7 May 2026
Howard William Jackson
Barnehurst - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Francis
Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA7 6PL records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around DA7 6PL in Barnehurst North is £420,000 (about £485 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to DA7 6PL, including Barnehurst Junior School (Outstanding), Barnehurst Infant School (Outstanding) and Fairford Academy Barnehurst (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA7 6PL is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 280 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA7 6PL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,899 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 6PL is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dr Michael Gillespie (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Howard William Jackson (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.