Postcode insights

DA8 3AH

Wessex Drive

Slade Green & Northend

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Detailed insights for DA8 3AH

Overview

Postcode DA8 3AH 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 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 Slade Green, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Howbury Lane Open Space.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
45.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Slade Green & Crayford Marshes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,702 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 110.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.1%

Approximately 45.1% 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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from DA8 3AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Slade Green & Crayford Marshes near DA8 3AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Slade Green located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 3AH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Slade Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Slade Green
0.9 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA8 3AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHowbury Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Howbury Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
482
Population density
8,197.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.57(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.28(+35%)
Shoplifting
21.97(+120%)
Public order
14.31(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.22(+79%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
52.06%
African
123
25.31%
Bangladeshi
17
3.5%
Other Asian
15
3.09%
Other White
15
3.09%
Total population: 486

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
30.97%
No qualifications
101
28.69%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
11.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 352

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
35.26%
Owns with a mortgage
43
24.86%
Owns outright
25
14.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.14%
Social rents from council
17
9.83%
Total households: 173

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 3AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 2025141, Wessex Drive, Erith, DA8 3AHFlatsLeasehold£222,821
10 Jul 202528, Wessex Drive, Erith, DA8 3AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
29 Jul 202519, Wessex Drive, Erith, DA8 3AASemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000
26 Feb 2025124, Northend Road, Erith, DA8 3QHTerracedFreehold£345,500
12 Jan 202646, Ranworth Close, Erith, DA8 3ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the DA8 3AH postcode area, located within Slade Green & Crayford Marshes, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 3AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPeareswood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFairford Academy BarnehurstAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 3AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSlade Green SuperstoreBridge Road, Bexley, DA8 2BXWalking directions to Slade Green Superstore
0.1 miShell SelectNorthend Road, Bexley, DA8 3QFWalking directions to Shell Select
0.2 miNorthend Mini Market4 Northend Road, Dartford, DA1 4RAWalking directions to Northend Mini Market
0.2 miLondis7 Northend Road, Dartford, DA1 4RAWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miMorrisons Daily43 - 49 Forest Road, Erith, DA8 2NUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 3AH, 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 008FE01000433
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 3AH

Is DA8 3AH (Slade Green & Crayford Marshes) safe?

The area around DA8 3AH records about 110 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 3AH?

The median sale price around DA8 3AH 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 3AH?

There are 16 schools close to DA8 3AH, including Peareswood Primary School (Good), Fairford Academy Barnehurst (Good) and St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 3AH?

The closest station to DA8 3AH is Slade Green in TfL zone 6, about 707 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 3AH?

DA8 3AH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,702 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA8 3AH (Slade Green & Crayford Marshes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA8 3AH 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.