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DA8 3LD

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Barnehurst

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Detailed insights for DA8 3LD

Overview

Postcode DA8 3LD is located in a major urban area, within the Barnehurst ward 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 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 nearest station is Erith, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Lesney Farm & Colyers East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Lesney Farm & Colyers East has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.7%

Approximately 23.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Lesney Farm & Colyers East is £65,909 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA8 3LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Lesney Farm & Colyers East near DA8 3LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Erith located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 3LD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith
0.8 mi

6

Slade Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Slade Green
0.9 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
5,501.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.92(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.38(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.41(-23%)
Vehicle crime
4.41(-53%)
Drugs
3.53(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
59.64%
African
57
14.84%
Other
23
5.99%
Other White
15
3.91%
Indian
11
2.86%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
29.32%
No qualifications
55
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
15.64%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
13.03%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
35.56%
Owns outright
39
28.89%
Other social rented
26
19.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.11%
Social rents from council
6
4.44%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Barnehurst

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£485
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£359K – £518K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £485 per square foot) in Barnehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnehurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£542,500£493
Semi-Detached41£465,000£474
Terraced33£382,500£505
Flats5£270,000£508

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnehurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnehurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£270,000£437,500£412,500
2026£520,000£492,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnehurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnehurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£474£517
2026£474£472£505
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnehurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnehurst in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025124, Frinsted Road, Erith, DA8 3LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
20 Jun 202525, Stoneham Court, Dell View Road, Erith, DA8 3FHFlatsLeasehold£265,000
05 Feb 202522, Stoneham Court, Dell View Road, Erith, DA8 3FHFlatsLeasehold£353,500
03 Oct 202513, Bellingham Court, Larner Road, Erith, DA8 3FJFlatsLeasehold£120,000
28 Mar 20258, Bellingham Court, Larner Road, Erith, DA8 3FJFlatsLeasehold£126,000

Schools

In the DA8 3LD postcode area, located within Lesney Farm & Colyers East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 3LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableWoodside AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFairford Academy BarnehurstAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPeareswood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 3LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressBoundary Street, Bexley, DA8 2GUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miFarmfoods40 Pier Road, Erith, DA8 1TAWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 3LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dr Michael Gillespie

Barnehurst - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Howard William Jackson

Barnehurst - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Daniel Francis

Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexleyheath and CrayfordE14001089
WardBarnehurstE05011217
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lesney Farm & Colyers EastE02000074
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 010AE01000367
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 3LD

Is DA8 3LD (Lesney Farm & Colyers East) safe?

The area around DA8 3LD records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3LD?

The median sale price around DA8 3LD in Lesney Farm & Colyers East is £420,000 (about £485 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA8 3LD?

There are 12 schools close to DA8 3LD, including Woodside Academy (Good), Fairford Academy Barnehurst (Good) and Peareswood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 3LD?

The closest station to DA8 3LD is Erith in TfL zone 6, about 921 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 3LD?

DA8 3LD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,599 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA8 3LD (Lesney Farm & Colyers East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.