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DA8 2BG

Betsham Road

Slade Green & Northend

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Detailed insights for DA8 2BG

Overview

Postcode DA8 2BG 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 very high crime levels, with around 121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Slade Green, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
42.4%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Slade Green & Crayford Marshes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,493 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Slade Green & Crayford Marshes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.4%

Approximately 42.4% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Slade Green & Crayford Marshes is £72,755 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from DA8 2BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Slade Green & Crayford Marshes near DA8 2BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Slade Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 2BG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

6

Slade Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Slade Green
0.6 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
9,860.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.5(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
25(-7%)
Vehicle crime
10.83(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.83(+90%)
Burglary
8.33(+52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
53.79%
African
139
32.94%
Other Black
10
2.37%
Other
9
2.13%
Other Asian
8
1.9%
Total population: 422

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
32.42%
No qualifications
73
22.12%
Level 3 (A level)
49
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
12.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
35.25%
Owns with a mortgage
43
30.94%
Owns outright
27
19.42%
Social rents from council
10
7.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.76%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Slade Green & Northend

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£414
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£293K – £410K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Slade Green & Northend over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£390,000£437
Terraced29£378,000£411
Flats10£250,500£407

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Slade Green & Northend

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Slade Green & Northend.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Slade Green & Northend.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Slade Green & Northend.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Slade Green & Northend.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Slade Green & Northend in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 2BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 2BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 202534, Reddy Road, Erith, DA8 2BUTerracedFreehold£376,500
26 Nov 2025290, Frobisher Road, Erith, DA8 2PXFlatsLeasehold£173,000
30 Apr 20257, Reddy Road, Erith, DA8 2AYTerracedFreehold£345,000
28 Apr 202637, Cook Square, Erith, DA8 2PLFlatsLeasehold£135,000
18 Dec 202529, Cook Square, Erith, DA8 2PLFlatsLeasehold£157,000

Schools

In the DA8 2BG postcode area, located within Slade Green & Crayford Marshes, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 2BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Slade Green PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPeareswood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 2BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 2BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressBoundary Street, Bexley, DA8 2GUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miThe Royal Alfred101 Manor Road, Erith, DA8 2AQWalking directions to The Royal Alfred
0.3 miMorrisonsAveley Close, Bexley, DA8 2AUWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miMorrisonsJames Watt Way, Erith, DA8 2AHWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miBudgens190 Rainbow Road, Erith, DA8 2EDWalking directions to Budgens

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 2BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Donna Briant

Slade Green & Northend - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stefano Borella

Slade Green & Northend - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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)Slade Green & Crayford MarshesE02000072
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 008DE01000431
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 2BG

Is DA8 2BG (Slade Green & Crayford Marshes) safe?

The area around DA8 2BG records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near DA8 2BG?

The median sale price around DA8 2BG in Slade Green & Crayford Marshes is £365,000 (about £414 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA8 2BG?

There are 9 schools close to DA8 2BG, including St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School (Good), Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary (Good) and Peareswood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 2BG?

The closest station to DA8 2BG is Slade Green in TfL zone 6, about 946 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 2BG?

DA8 2BG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,493 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA8 2BG (Slade Green & Crayford Marshes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA8 2BG 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).

Data Sources

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.