Postcode DA8 3NS 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 very low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 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 19,297 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Barnehurst North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA8 3NS.
Barnehurst North near DA8 3NS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bursted Woods | Large | Walking directions to Bursted Woods |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £542,500 | £493 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £465,000 | £474 |
| Terraced | 33 | £382,500 | £505 |
| Flats | 5 | £270,000 | £508 |
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 | £270,000 | £437,500 | £412,500 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | — | £492,500 | £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 | £474 | £517 |
| 2026 | £474 | — | £472 | £505 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3NS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 10, West Holme, Erith, DA8 3NS | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Flat 4, 44, Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3NP | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 44, Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3NP | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2025 | 15, Barnehurst Avenue, Erith, DA8 3NE | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 41, Barnehurst Avenue, Erith, DA8 3NF | Terraced | Freehold | £447,500 |
In the DA8 3NS postcode area, located within Barnehurst North, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3NS
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 204-210 Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 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 3NS, 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 3NS records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 3NS in Barnehurst North is £420,000 (about £485 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DA8 3NS, 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 3NS is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 708 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 3NS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,297 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 3NS 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).
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.