Postcode DA8 3NL 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnehurst North is £85,519 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bursted Woods.
Barnehurst North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,659 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Barnehurst North has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
The average income per household in Barnehurst North is £85,519 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from DA8 3NL.
Barnehurst North near DA8 3NL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bursted Woods | Large | Walking directions to Bursted Woods |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £489 per square foot) in Barnehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £542,500 | £493 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £420,000 | £474 |
| Terraced | 32 | £383,750 | £505 |
| Flats | 4 | £257,500 | £454 |
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 | — | £455,000 | £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 | — | £485 | £505 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3NL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2025 | 24, Barnehurst Close, Erith, DA8 3NL | Terraced | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 36, Barnehurst Close, Erith, DA8 3NL | Terraced | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 41, Barnehurst Avenue, Erith, DA8 3NF | Terraced | Freehold | £447,500 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 48, Coniston Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6PY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 48, Coniston Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6PY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £630,000 |
In the DA8 3NL postcode area, located within Barnehurst North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DA8 3NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Extra | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HB | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Eddie's | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EX | Walking directions to Eddie's |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Erith Road, Bexley, DA7 6HJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Local Mini Market & Off Licence | 85 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 6HD | Walking directions to Local Mini Market & Off Licence |
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 3NL, 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 3NL 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.
The median sale price around DA8 3NL in Barnehurst is £415,000 (about £489 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DA8 3NL, including Barnehurst Infant School (Outstanding), Barnehurst Junior School (Outstanding) and Northumberland Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA8 3NL is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 554 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 3NL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,659 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 3NL 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).