Postcode DA8 2GU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Slade Green & Crayford Marshes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,439 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Slade Green & Crayford Marshes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from DA8 2GU.
Slade Green & Crayford Marshes near DA8 2GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Slade Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Slade Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Slade Green |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £412 per square foot) in Slade Green & Northend area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,395 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £485,000 | £429 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £407,500 | £407 |
| Terraced | 28 | £362,500 | £423 |
| Flats | 13 | £251,000 | £392 |
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 | £252,500 | £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 | £372 | £412 | £423 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 2GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 51, Centaur Court, 11, Arthur Street, Erith, DA8 2GT | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 16, The Nursery, Erith, DA8 2EZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 03 Apr 2025 | Flat 8, Knights Court, 29, The Nursery, Erith, DA8 2EZ | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 9, Beadle Place, Erith, DA8 3FE | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 9, Beadle Place, Erith, DA8 3FE | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the DA8 2GU postcode area, located within Slade Green & Crayford Marshes, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA8 2GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Boundary Street, Bexley, DA8 2GU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 190 Rainbow Road, Erith, DA8 2ED | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | The Royal Alfred | 101 Manor Road, Erith, DA8 2AQ | Walking directions to The Royal Alfred |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Aveley Close, Bexley, DA8 1BA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Slade Green Superstore | Bridge Road, Bexley, DA8 2BX | Walking directions to Slade Green Superstore |
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 2GU, 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 2GU 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.
The median sale price around DA8 2GU in Slade Green & Northend is £350,000 (about £412 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DA8 2GU, including Peareswood Primary School (Good), St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School (Good) and Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA8 2GU is Slade Green in TfL zone 6, about 838 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 2GU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,439 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 2GU 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).