Postcode DA8 3NU 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 very low crime levels, with around 35.3 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 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 3NU.
Barnehurst North near DA8 3NU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Barnehurst | Southeastern | Walking directions to Barnehurst |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Erith | Southeastern | Walking directions to Erith |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Slade Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Slade Green |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £542,500 | £5,308 |
| Flats | 5 | £270,000 | £5,463 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £465,000 | £5,098 |
| Terraced | 33 | £382,500 | £5,435 |
10 year median price trend in Barnehurst
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3NU.
In the DA8 3NU postcode area, located within Barnehurst North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eddie's | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3EX | Walking directions to Eddie's |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | N M Convenience Store | Bexley, DA8 3HG | Walking directions to N M Convenience Store |
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 3NU, 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 3NU 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 3NU in Barnehurst North is £420,000 (about £5,226 per square metre) based on 85 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to DA8 3NU, including Fairford Academy Barnehurst (Good), Woodside Academy (Good) and Barnehurst Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA8 3NU is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 817 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA8 3NU 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).
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.