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DA7 6RT

Downbank Avenue

Barnehurst

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Detailed insights for DA7 6RT

Overview

Postcode DA7 6RT 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 35.3 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 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.2%
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 19,297 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Barnehurst North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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 6RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnehurst North near DA7 6RT 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA7 6RT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst
0.9 mi

6

Slade Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Slade Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
5,551.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.85(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.79(-78%)
Other theft
3.47(-70%)
Vehicle crime
2.9(-69%)
Other crime
2.32(+56%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
77.63%
Other White
29
9.54%
African
12
3.95%
Indian
8
2.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.97%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
24.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
22.73%
Level 3 (A level)
51
21.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.81%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
42.54%
Owns with a mortgage
54
40.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.43%
Other social rented
2
1.49%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

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 6RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 202585, Downbank Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
26 Mar 202563A, Downbank Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6RTFlatsLeasehold£260,000
24 Feb 202574, Downbank Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6RRTerracedFreehold£428,000
17 Dec 202544, Castleton Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000
10 Feb 202615, Castleton Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£455,000

Schools

In the DA7 6RT postcode area, located within Barnehurst North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA7 6RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFairford Academy BarnehurstAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWoodside AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBarnehurst Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA7 6RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA7 6RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSlade Green SuperstoreBridge Road, Bexley, DA8 2BXWalking directions to Slade Green Superstore

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 6RT, 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 014CE01000369
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA7 6RT

Is DA7 6RT (Barnehurst North) safe?

The area around DA7 6RT records about 35 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DA7 6RT?

The median sale price around DA7 6RT 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 6RT?

There are 18 schools close to DA7 6RT, 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 6RT?

The closest station to DA7 6RT is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 777 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA7 6RT?

DA7 6RT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,297 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.