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DA8 3NJ

Erith Road

Barnehurst

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Detailed insights for DA8 3NJ

Overview

Postcode DA8 3NJ is located in a major urban area, within the Barnehurst ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Barnehurst North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnehurst North is £85,519 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bursted Woods.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Barnehurst North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Barnehurst North has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Barnehurst North is £85,519 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from DA8 3NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnehurst North near DA8 3NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 3NJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA8 3NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBursted WoodsLargeWalking directions to Bursted Woods

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
7,211.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.88(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.4(-43%)
Vehicle crime
5.78(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-21%)
Other theft
3.85(-66%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
65.56%
Other White
29
8.76%
African
28
8.46%
Indian
25
7.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.72%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
29.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
19.33%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.59%
No qualifications
37
13.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.06%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
45%
Owns outright
43
35.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.5%
Other social rented
3
2.5%
Shared ownership
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Barnehurst

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Barnehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnehurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£542,500£5,308
Flats5£270,000£5,463
Semi-Detached43£465,000£5,098
Terraced33£382,500£5,435

10 year median price trend in Barnehurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnehurst.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 202515, Barnehurst Avenue, Erith, DA8 3NETerracedFreehold£405,000
27 Oct 202524, Barnehurst Close, Erith, DA8 3NLTerracedFreehold£515,000
17 Oct 202536, Barnehurst Close, Erith, DA8 3NLTerracedFreehold£515,000
01 Sept 202517, Alberta Road, Erith, DA8 3NATerracedFreehold£425,000
06 Feb 20266, Doris Avenue, Erith, DA8 3NDTerracedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the DA8 3NJ postcode area, located within Barnehurst North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 3NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBarnehurst Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryBarnehurst Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryNorthumberland Heath Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 3NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa ExtraBexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HBWalking directions to Nisa Extra
0.2 miEddie'sBexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EXWalking directions to Eddie's
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalErith Road, Bexley, DA7 6HJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTesco Express204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miN M Convenience StoreBexley, DA8 3HGWalking directions to N M Convenience Store

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 3NJ, 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)Barnehurst NorthE02000078
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 014DE01000370
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 3NJ

Is DA8 3NJ (Barnehurst North) safe?

The area around DA8 3NJ 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DA8 3NJ?

The median sale price around DA8 3NJ in Barnehurst North is £420,000 (about £5,226 per square metre) based on 85 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA8 3NJ?

There are 16 schools close to DA8 3NJ, including Barnehurst Infant School (Outstanding), Barnehurst Junior School (Outstanding) and Northumberland Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 3NJ?

The closest station to DA8 3NJ is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 597 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 3NJ?

DA8 3NJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,899 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

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.