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DA8 1DN

Carlton Road

Northumberland Heath

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Overview

Postcode DA8 1DN is located in a major urban area, within the Northumberland Heath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Erith West area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Erith West is £72,785 per year. The nearest station is Erith, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Erith West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Erith West has a low crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.7%

Approximately 32.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Erith West is £72,785 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from DA8 1DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Erith West near DA8 1DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Erith located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 1DN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith
0.9 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
3,475.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.3(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.33(-47%)
Drugs
9.35(+51%)
Vehicle crime
4.98(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.36(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
68.54%
African
31
10.26%
Other White
22
7.28%
Indian
14
4.64%
Other Asian
10
3.31%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
25.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
23.08%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
35.51%
Other social rented
29
27.1%
Owns outright
27
25.23%
Social rents from council
6
5.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.61%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Northumberland Heath

Median price£393,000
Price per sq ft£425
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £446K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £393,000 (about £425 per square foot) in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northumberland Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached35£450,000£475
Terraced51£370,000£405
Flats5£245,000£361

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northumberland Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£196,500£350,000£330,000
2017£410,000£197,500£352,500£313,000
2018£405,000£180,000£375,000£325,000
2019£400,000£230,000£368,000£315,000
2020£450,000£173,500£386,000£353,000
2021£426,500£232,000£435,000£331,000
2022£520,000£229,995£465,000£395,000
2023£535,000£250,000£450,000£380,000
2024£510,000£227,500£430,000£388,750
2025£225,000£450,805£377,000
2026£247,500£482,500£371,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£310£393£347
2017£389£371£377£354
2018£445£374£392£383
2019£466£344£396£353
2020£418£329£403£385
2021£436£379£414£377
2022£535£436£473£451
2023£522£332£460£399
2024£658£377£465£454
2025£341£484£414
2026£380£475£403
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northumberland Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 202541, Carlton Road, Erith, DA8 1DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000
16 Mar 202614, Thwaite Close, Erith, DA8 1DPFlatsLeasehold£287,500
10 Oct 202522, Thwaite Close, Erith, DA8 1DPFlatsLeasehold£305,000
18 Jul 202520, Thwaite Close, Erith, DA8 1DPFlatsLeasehold£280,000
19 Mar 202633, Oakdene Avenue, Erith, DA8 1EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000

Schools

In the DA8 1DN postcode area, located within Erith West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 1DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Fidelis Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLime Wood Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryLeigh Academy BexleyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 1DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 1DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miN M Convenience StoreBexley, DA8 3HGWalking directions to N M Convenience Store
0.3 miTesco Express204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miEddie'sBexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EXWalking directions to Eddie's
0.4 miNisa ExtraBexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HBWalking directions to Nisa Extra

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 DA8 1DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Purfield

Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sean Paul Brackstone

Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Daniel Francis

Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexleyheath and CrayfordE14001089
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Erith WestE02000069
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 005BE01000402
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 1DN

Is DA8 1DN (Erith West) safe?

The area around DA8 1DN records about 53 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.

What is the average house price near DA8 1DN?

The median sale price around DA8 1DN in Erith West is £393,000 (about £425 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA8 1DN?

There are 17 schools close to DA8 1DN, including St Fidelis Catholic Primary School (Good), Lime Wood Primary School and Leigh Academy Bexley. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 1DN?

The closest station to DA8 1DN is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 1,056 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 1DN?

DA8 1DN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,661 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA8 1DN (Erith West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA8 1DN is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Purfield (Reform UK) and Sean Paul Brackstone (Reform UK).

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.