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DA8 3BS

Avenue Road

Northumberland Heath

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Overview

Postcode DA8 3BS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year. The nearest station is Erith, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Northumberland Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Northumberland Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from DA8 3BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Northumberland Heath near DA8 3BS 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 Erith located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 3BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith
0.7 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
7,985.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.67(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.88(-11%)
Shoplifting
9.83(-2%)
Public order
9.13(+35%)
Other theft
7.72(-32%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
61.85%
African
36
11.08%
Indian
14
4.31%
Bangladeshi
12
3.69%
Other White
11
3.38%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
25.38%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.69%
No qualifications
44
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.62%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
35.29%
Owns with a mortgage
46
33.82%
Owns outright
28
20.59%
Other social rented
7
5.15%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Northumberland Heath

Median price£399,995
Price per sq ft£426
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £455K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £399,995 (about £426 per square foot) in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northumberland Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached36£462,500£475
Detached2£455,000£573
Terraced55£370,000£406
Flats6£222,500£367

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northumberland Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£196,500£350,000£330,000
2017£410,000£197,500£352,500£313,000
2018£405,000£180,000£375,000£325,000
2019£400,000£230,000£368,000£315,000
2020£450,000£173,500£386,000£353,000
2021£426,500£232,000£435,000£331,000
2022£520,000£229,995£465,000£395,000
2023£535,000£250,000£450,000£380,000
2024£510,000£227,500£430,000£388,750
2025£450,000£225,000£450,805£376,000
2026£460,000£245,000£482,500£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£310£393£347
2017£389£371£377£354
2018£445£374£392£383
2019£466£344£396£353
2020£418£329£403£385
2021£436£379£414£377
2022£535£436£473£451
2023£522£332£460£399
2024£658£377£465£454
2025£697£344£484£413
2026£450£387£460£412
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2026223, Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3BTTerracedFreehold£520,000
21 Aug 2025162, Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£199,948
22 Aug 2025223, Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EUTerracedFreehold£285,000
21 Mar 2025201, Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EUTerracedFreehold£322,000
21 Mar 2025201, Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EUTerracedFreehold£322,000

Schools

In the DA8 3BS postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 3BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Fidelis Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryLeigh Academy BexleyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryNorthumberland Heath Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 3BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miN M Convenience StoreBexley, DA8 3HGWalking directions to N M Convenience Store
0.1 miTesco Express204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miEddie'sBexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EXWalking directions to Eddie's
0.2 miNisa ExtraBexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HBWalking directions to Nisa Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,892
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

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 3BS, 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 007CE01000439
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 3BS

Is DA8 3BS (Northumberland Heath) safe?

The area around DA8 3BS records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3BS?

The median sale price around DA8 3BS in Northumberland Heath is £399,995 (about £426 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA8 3BS?

There are 16 schools close to DA8 3BS, including St Fidelis Catholic Primary School (Good), Leigh Academy Bexley and Northumberland Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 3BS?

The closest station to DA8 3BS is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 1,085 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 3BS?

DA8 3BS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,525 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA8 3BS (Northumberland Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA8 3BS is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Purfield (Reform UK) and Sean Paul Brackstone (Reform UK).