Postcode DA8 1JD is located in a major urban area, within the Northumberland Heath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Northumberland Heath area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bursted Woods.
Northumberland Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,462 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Northumberland Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.4% 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 1JD.
Northumberland Heath near DA8 1JD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bursted Woods | Large | Walking directions to Bursted Woods |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £399,995 (about £426 per square foot) in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £462,500 | £475 |
| Detached | 2 | £455,000 | £573 |
| Terraced | 55 | £370,000 | £406 |
| Flats | 6 | £222,500 | £367 |
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 | £376,000 |
| 2026 | £460,000 | £245,000 | £482,500 | £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 | £413 |
| 2026 | £450 | £387 | £460 | £412 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 114, Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JF | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 88, Brook Street, Erith, DA8 1JG | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 9, Wheelock Close, Erith, DA8 1NH | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2026 | 103, Horsa Road, Erith, DA8 1HF | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 85, Horsa Road, Erith, DA8 1HF | Terraced | Freehold | £399,995 |
In the DA8 1JD postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 1JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Extra | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HB | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Eddie's | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EX | Walking directions to Eddie's |
| 0.3 mi | N M Convenience Store | Bexley, DA8 3HG | Walking directions to N M Convenience Store |
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 1JD, 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 1JD records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 drugs.
The median sale price around DA8 1JD in Northumberland Heath is £399,995 (about £426 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DA8 1JD, including Northumberland Heath Primary School (Good), St Fidelis Catholic Primary School (Good) and Barnehurst Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA8 1JD is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,038 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 1JD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,462 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 1JD 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).