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DA8 1YF

Dickens Close

Northumberland Heath

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Detailed insights for DA8 1YF

Overview

Postcode DA8 1YF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bursted Woods.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
1/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Northumberland Heath has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19%

Approximately 19.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA8 1YF.

Flood risk

No risk

Northumberland Heath near DA8 1YF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

1/10

The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 1YF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA8 1YF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBursted WoodsLargeWalking directions to Bursted Woods

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
7,440.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.41(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.32(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.54(+85%)
Drugs
7.77(+25%)
Public order
4.44(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
69.87%
African
41
10.93%
Other White
20
5.33%
Indian
12
3.2%
Other Asian
12
3.2%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
28.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
18.73%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.96%
No qualifications
44
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
48.91%
Owns outright
34
24.82%
Other social rented
24
17.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.11%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Northumberland Heath

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)

Price distribution by property type for Northumberland Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northumberland Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats5£245,000£3,889
Semi-Detached36£448,250£5,115
Terraced52£372,500£4,364

10 year median price trend in Northumberland Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1YF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1YF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202527, Cookson Grove, Erith, DA8 1YESemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
14 Jul 20259, Wheelock Close, Erith, DA8 1NHTerracedFreehold£365,000
02 Mar 202655, Sussex Road, Erith, DA8 1JBTerracedFreehold£440,000
27 Feb 202531, Sussex Road, Erith, DA8 1JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
02 Mar 20261, Daisy Court, Belmont Road, Erith, DA8 1LBFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the DA8 1YF postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 1YF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNorthumberland Heath Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBelmont AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBursted Wood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 1YF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 1YF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa ExtraBexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HBWalking directions to Nisa Extra
0.3 miTesco Express204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miEddie'sBexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EXWalking directions to Eddie's
0.3 miN M Convenience StoreBexley, DA8 3HGWalking directions to N M Convenience Store
0.5 miSainsbury's LocalErith Road, Bexley, DA7 6HJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA8 1YF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Purfield

Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sean Paul Brackstone

Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Daniel Francis

Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexleyheath and CrayfordE14001089
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland HeathE02000071
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 007EE01000441
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 1YF

Is DA8 1YF (Northumberland Heath) safe?

The area around DA8 1YF 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.

What is the average house price near DA8 1YF?

The median sale price around DA8 1YF in Northumberland Heath is £395,000 (about £4,573 per square metre) based on 93 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA8 1YF?

There are 15 schools close to DA8 1YF, including Northumberland Heath Primary School (Good), Belmont Academy (Good) and Bursted Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 1YF?

The closest station to DA8 1YF is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,008 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 1YF?

DA8 1YF 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).

Data Sources

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.