Postcode DA8 1LS 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bursted Woods.
Northumberland Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,013 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Northumberland Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 1LS.
Northumberland Heath near DA8 1LS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 1 mi | 5 | Bexleyheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Bexleyheath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bursted Woods | Large | Walking directions to Bursted Woods |
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 1LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 33, Nurstead Road, Erith, DA8 1LS | Terraced | Freehold | £417,500 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | 26, Nurstead Road, Erith, DA8 1LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £473,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 50, Swanton Road, Erith, DA8 1LP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 232, Belmont Road, Erith, DA8 1LG | Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 83, Ightham Road, Erith, DA8 1LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £485,000 |
In the DA8 1LS postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 11 primary and 1 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 | Belmont Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Northumberland Heath Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bursted Wood Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA8 1LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Little Heath Road, Bexley, DA7 5HD | Walking directions to Londis |
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 1LS, 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 1LS records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 drugs, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DA8 1LS in Northumberland Heath is £410,000 (about £427 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DA8 1LS, including Belmont Academy (Good), Northumberland Heath Primary School (Requires improvement) and Bursted Wood Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA8 1LS is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,176 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 1LS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,013 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 1LS 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).