Postcode DA8 3JQ is located in a major urban area, within the Barnehurst area of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Lesney Farm & Colyers East area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lesney Farm & Colyers East is £65,909 per year. The median sale price in Barnehurst is £400,000 (around £493 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £485,000. The nearest station is Barnehurst, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lesney Farm & Colyers East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,288 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Lesney Farm & Colyers East has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lesney Farm & Colyers East is £65,909 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA8 3JQ.
Lesney Farm & Colyers East near DA8 3JQ 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Slade Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Slade Green |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £493 per square foot) in Barnehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £535,000 | £548 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £435,000 | £470 |
| Terraced | 38 | £375,000 | £507 |
| Flats | 4 | £251,500 | £537 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £439,000 | £230,000 | £362,500 | £283,000 |
| 2017 | £490,000 | £227,500 | £330,000 | £310,000 |
| 2018 | £440,000 | £232,500 | £370,000 | £312,500 |
| 2019 | £484,500 | £210,000 | £360,000 | £317,750 |
| 2020 | £425,000 | £235,000 | £417,500 | £340,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £240,000 | £425,000 | £330,000 |
| 2022 | £480,000 | £275,000 | £432,000 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £615,000 | £259,000 | £450,000 | £360,000 |
| 2024 | £517,500 | £260,000 | £430,000 | £370,000 |
| 2025 | £550,000 | £265,000 | £428,750 | £412,500 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | £260,000 | £435,000 | £350,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £381 | £427 | £361 | £414 |
| 2017 | £415 | £445 | £377 | £419 |
| 2018 | £430 | £460 | £374 | £422 |
| 2019 | £446 | £441 | £377 | £404 |
| 2020 | £514 | £462 | £399 | £401 |
| 2021 | £470 | £475 | £426 | £441 |
| 2022 | £516 | £498 | £473 | £495 |
| 2023 | £534 | £512 | £484 | £473 |
| 2024 | £476 | £529 | £473 | £479 |
| 2025 | £507 | £508 | £478 | £517 |
| 2026 | £474 | £549 | £481 | £511 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2025 | 66, Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 125, Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3PE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2026 | 29, Valence Road, Erith, DA8 3JT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 10, Valence Road, Erith, DA8 3JT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £282,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 53, Valence Road, Erith, DA8 3JT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £418,888 |
In the DA8 3JQ postcode area, located within Lesney Farm & Colyers East, there are 11 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Leigh Academy Bexley | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Fairford Academy Barnehurst | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Barnehurst Infant School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA8 3JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Eddie's | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EX | Walking directions to Eddie's |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Extra | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HB | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | N M Convenience Store | Bexley, DA8 3HG | Walking directions to N M Convenience Store |
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 3JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dr Michael Gillespie
Barnehurst - Elected 7 May 2026
Howard William Jackson
Barnehurst - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Francis
Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA8 3JQ records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 public order.
The median sale price around DA8 3JQ in Barnehurst is £400,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DA8 3JQ, including Leigh Academy Bexley (Good), Fairford Academy Barnehurst (Good) and Barnehurst Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DA8 3JQ is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,079 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 3JQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,288 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 3JQ is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dr Michael Gillespie (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Howard William Jackson (Conservative and Unionist Party).