Postcode DA8 2AU is located in a major urban area, within the Slade Green & Northend ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Slade Green & Crayford Marshes area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Slade Green & Crayford Marshes is £72,755 per year. The nearest station is Erith, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Riverside Gardens.
Slade Green & Crayford Marshes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,591 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Slade Green & Crayford Marshes has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Slade Green & Crayford Marshes is £72,755 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA8 2AU.
Slade Green & Crayford Marshes near DA8 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Erith located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Slade Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Slade Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £414 per square foot) in Slade Green & Northend area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £390,000 | £437 |
| Terraced | 29 | £378,000 | £411 |
| Flats | 10 | £250,500 | £407 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £148,250 | £324,998 | £285,000 |
| 2017 | £192,500 | £318,750 | £290,500 |
| 2018 | £175,500 | £350,000 | £300,000 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £381,000 | £309,500 |
| 2020 | £230,000 | £475,000 | £318,750 |
| 2021 | £279,000 | £352,500 | £330,000 |
| 2022 | £337,000 | £500,000 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | £260,000 | £437,000 | £345,000 |
| 2024 | £238,500 | £402,500 | £335,000 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £410,000 | £350,000 |
| 2026 | — | £372,000 | £360,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £327 | £367 | £309 |
| 2017 | £324 | £356 | £342 |
| 2018 | £354 | £383 | £363 |
| 2019 | £374 | £357 | £349 |
| 2020 | £353 | £365 | £372 |
| 2021 | £408 | £396 | £371 |
| 2022 | £439 | £431 | £424 |
| 2023 | £405 | £434 | £424 |
| 2024 | £375 | £453 | £452 |
| 2025 | £392 | £459 | £431 |
| 2026 | — | £443 | £423 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 2AU.
In the DA8 2AU postcode area, located within Slade Green & Crayford Marshes, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons | Aveley Close, Bexley, DA8 2AU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | James Watt Way, Erith, DA8 2AH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | The Royal Alfred | 101 Manor Road, Erith, DA8 2AQ | Walking directions to The Royal Alfred |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Erith High Street, Erith, DA8 1SE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 40 Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1TA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 2AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Donna Briant
Slade Green & Northend - Elected 7 May 2026
Stefano Borella
Slade Green & Northend - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Francis
Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA8 2AU records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DA8 2AU in Slade Green & Crayford Marshes is £365,000 (about £414 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DA8 2AU, including St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School (Good), Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary (Good) and Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA8 2AU is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 702 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 2AU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,591 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 2AU is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Donna Briant (Labour Party) and Stefano Borella (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.