Postcode DA7 6RU is located in a major urban area, within the Barnehurst area 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 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnehurst North is £85,519 per year. The median sale price in Barnehurst is £400,000 (around £493 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £485,000. The nearest station is Slade Green, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Barnehurst North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,161 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Barnehurst North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 19 ft away from DA7 6RU.
Barnehurst North near DA7 6RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Slade Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Slade Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Slade Green |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £493 per square foot) in Barnehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £535,000 | £548 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £435,000 | £470 |
| Terraced | 38 | £375,000 | £507 |
| Flats | 4 | £251,500 | £537 |
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 | £265,000 | £428,750 | £412,500 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | £260,000 | £435,000 | £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 | £478 | £517 |
| 2026 | £474 | £549 | £481 | £511 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA7 6RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | 250, Parkside Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6NT | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 247, Parkside Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6NR | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 223, Parkside Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6NR | Terraced | Freehold | £342,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 207, Parkside Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6NR | Terraced | Freehold | £317,760 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 241, Parkside Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6NR | Terraced | Freehold | £363,000 |
In the DA7 6RU postcode area, located within Barnehurst North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Fairford Academy Barnehurst | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Peareswood Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Paulinus Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2013. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA7 6RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Northend Mini Market | 4 Northend Road, Dartford, DA1 4RA | Walking directions to Northend Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 7 Northend Road, Dartford, DA1 4RA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | Northend Road, Bexley, DA8 3QF | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.3 mi | Slade Green Superstore | Bridge Road, Bexley, DA8 2BX | Walking directions to Slade Green Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA7 6RU, 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 6RU records about 26 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.
The median sale price around DA7 6RU in Barnehurst is £400,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DA7 6RU, including Fairford Academy Barnehurst (Good), Peareswood Primary School (Good) and St Paulinus Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA7 6RU is Slade Green in TfL zone 6, about 1,014 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA7 6RU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,161 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 6RU 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).