Postcode DA8 3HH 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. The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bursted Woods.
Northumberland Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% 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 140 ft away from DA8 3HH.
Northumberland Heath near DA8 3HH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bursted Woods | Large | Walking directions to Bursted Woods |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £245,000 | £3,889 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £448,250 | £5,115 |
| Terraced | 52 | £372,500 | £4,364 |
10 year median price trend in Northumberland Heath
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3HH.
In the DA8 3HH postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Extra | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HB | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Eddie's | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EX | Walking directions to Eddie's |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Erith Road, Bexley, DA7 6HJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA8 3HH, 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 3HH 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.
The median sale price around DA8 3HH in Northumberland Heath is £395,000 (about £4,573 per square metre) based on 93 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DA8 3HH, including Barnehurst Infant School (Outstanding), Barnehurst Junior School (Outstanding) and Leigh Academy Bexley. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA8 3HH is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 832 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 3HH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,510 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.