Postcode DA8 3EN is located in a major urban area, within the Northumberland Heath area 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 median sale price in Northumberland Heath is £410,000 (around £427 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £461,250. The nearest station is Barnehurst, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Northumberland Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,525 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Northumberland Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from DA8 3EN.
Northumberland Heath near DA8 3EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £427 per square foot) in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £463,750 | £464 |
| Detached | 2 | £455,000 | £573 |
| Terraced | 51 | £370,000 | £404 |
| Flats | 4 | £247,500 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £375,000 |
| 2026 | £460,000 | £247,500 | £471,250 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £412 |
| 2026 | £450 | £387 | £448 | £412 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3EN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 36, Hurst Road, Erith, DA8 3EN | Terraced | Freehold | £361,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 49, Hurst Road, Erith, DA8 3EW | Terraced | Freehold | £366,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | 327A, Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EX | Terraced | Freehold | £262,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 15, Hurst Road, Erith, DA8 3EQ | Terraced | Freehold | £394,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Flat 4, 44, Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3NP | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 |
In the DA8 3EN postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Leigh Academy Bexley | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Barnehurst Infant School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Barnehurst Junior School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2023. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA8 3EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Eddie's | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EX | Walking directions to Eddie's |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Extra | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HB | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | N M Convenience Store | Bexley, DA8 3HG | Walking directions to N M Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Erith Road, Bexley, DA7 6HJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 3EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Purfield
Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean Paul Brackstone
Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Francis
Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA8 3EN 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around DA8 3EN in Northumberland Heath is £410,000 (about £427 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DA8 3EN, including Leigh Academy Bexley (Good), Barnehurst Infant School (Outstanding) and Barnehurst Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA8 3EN is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 950 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 3EN 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA8 3EN 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).