Postcode DA8 1ED is located in a major urban area, within the Northumberland Heath area of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Northumberland Heath area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year. The median sale price in Northumberland Heath is £410,000 (around £427 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £461,250. The nearest station is Barnehurst, about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Northumberland Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,368 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Northumberland Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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.
The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA8 1ED.
Northumberland Heath near DA8 1ED 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £427 per square foot) in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £463,750 | £464 |
| Detached | 2 | £455,000 | £573 |
| Terraced | 51 | £370,000 | £404 |
| Flats | 4 | £247,500 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £450,000 | £225,000 | £450,805 | £375,000 |
| 2026 | £460,000 | £247,500 | £471,250 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £697 | £344 | £484 | £412 |
| 2026 | £450 | £387 | £448 | £412 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 265, Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1EB | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 190, Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1DZ | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 236, Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 86, Collindale Avenue, Erith, DA8 1EE | Terraced | Freehold | £393,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 30, Collindale Avenue, Erith, DA8 1EE | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 |
In the DA8 1ED postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Northumberland Heath Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Fidelis Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Belmont Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2018. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA8 1ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | N M Convenience Store | Bexley, DA8 3HG | Walking directions to N M Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Extra | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HB | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Eddie's | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EX | Walking directions to Eddie's |
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 DA8 1ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Purfield
Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean Paul Brackstone
Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Francis
Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA8 1ED 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 anti-social behaviour, drugs and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around DA8 1ED in Northumberland Heath is £410,000 (about £427 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to DA8 1ED, including Northumberland Heath Primary School (Requires improvement), St Fidelis Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Belmont Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA8 1ED is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,311 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 1ED scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,368 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 DA8 1ED 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).