Postcode DA8 1JX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bursted Woods.
Northumberland Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,484 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Northumberland Heath has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% 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 1JX.
Northumberland Heath near DA8 1JX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bursted Woods | Large | Walking directions to Bursted Woods |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £245,000 | £3,889 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £448,250 | £5,115 |
| Terraced | 52 | £372,500 | £4,364 |
10 year median price trend in Northumberland Heath
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1JX.
In the DA8 1JX postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 1JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Erith Road, Bexley, DA7 6HJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Local Minimarket | 85 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HD | Walking directions to Local Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA8 1JX, 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 1JX 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 1JX in Northumberland Heath is £395,000 (about £4,573 per square metre) based on 93 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to DA8 1JX, including Bursted Wood Primary School (Good), Northumberland Heath Primary School (Good) and Belmont Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA8 1JX is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 730 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 1JX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,484 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.