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DA7 6RP

Downbank Avenue

Barnehurst

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Detailed insights for DA7 6RP

Overview

Postcode DA7 6RP 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 very low crime levels, with around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 14 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
3.7%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for DA7 6RP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst
0.8 mi

6

Slade Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Slade Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
7,230.3 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
181
72.4%
African
19
7.6%
Other White
15
6%
Other Asian
8
3.2%
Other
8
3.2%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
28.35%
No qualifications
38
19.59%
Level 3 (A level)
35
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
42.59%
Owns with a mortgage
41
37.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
13.89%
Other social rented
4
3.7%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Barnehurst

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£485
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£359K – £518K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnehurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£542,500£493
Semi-Detached41£465,000£474
Terraced33£382,500£505
Flats5£270,000£508

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnehurst

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnehurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnehurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 202526, Downbank Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6RPFlatsLeasehold£270,000
10 Jul 20256, Downbank Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
28 Feb 202532, Downbank Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6RPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£267,000
12 Aug 20259, Downbank Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£418,000
01 Apr 20261, Edendale Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the DA7 6RP postcode area, located within Barnehurst North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA7 6RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFairford Academy BarnehurstAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWoodside AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBarnehurst Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 6RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA7 6RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miShell SelectNorthend Road, Bexley, DA8 3QFWalking directions to Shell Select
0.4 miSlade Green SuperstoreBridge Road, Bexley, DA8 2BXWalking directions to Slade Green Superstore
0.5 miNorthend Mini Market4 Northend Road, Dartford, DA1 4RAWalking directions to Northend Mini Market
0.5 miLondis7 Northend Road, Dartford, DA1 4RAWalking directions to Londis

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 6RP, 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 6RP

Is DA7 6RP (Barnehurst North) safe?

The area around DA7 6RP 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 6RP?

The median sale price around DA7 6RP in Barnehurst North is £420,000 (about £485 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA7 6RP?

There are 19 schools close to DA7 6RP, including Fairford Academy Barnehurst (Good), Woodside Academy (Good) and Barnehurst Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA7 6RP?

The closest station to DA7 6RP is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 844 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA7 6RP?

DA7 6RP 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).

Who represents DA7 6RP (Barnehurst North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA7 6RP 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).

Data Sources

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.