Postcode DA8 1LA 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Northumberland Heath is £49,500 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bursted Woods.
Northumberland Heath has a 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 81.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Northumberland Heath is £49,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA8 1LA.
Northumberland Heath near DA8 1LA 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 |
| 1 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bursted Woods | Large | Walking directions to Bursted Woods |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £392,000 in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £636,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 12 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £454,305 |
| Terraced | 53 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northumberland Heath
In the DA8 1LA postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 1LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Extra | Bexley, DA8 3HB | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Eddie's | Bexley, DA8 3EX | Walking directions to Eddie's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Bexley Road, Bexley, DA8 3HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | N M Convenience Store | Bexley, DA8 3HG | Walking directions to N M Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Erith Road, Bexley, DA7 6HJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.