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DA8 3QP

Selkirk Drive

Barnehurst

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Detailed insights for DA8 3QP

Overview

Postcode DA8 3QP 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 Slade Green, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Howbury Lane Open Space.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from DA8 3QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Lesney Farm & Colyers East near DA8 3QP 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 Slade Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 3QP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Slade Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Slade Green
0.8 mi

6

Erith

Southeastern

Walking directions to Erith
1 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA8 3QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHowbury Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Howbury Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
222
Population density
6,225.4 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
136
61.82%
Other
27
12.27%
African
21
9.55%
Other White
15
6.82%
Other Asian
6
2.73%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
28.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
25.53%
Level 3 (A level)
24
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
32
36.36%
Shared ownership
20
22.73%
Owns outright
19
21.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
18.18%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.14%
Total households: 88

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 3QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202547, Selkirk Drive, Erith, DA8 3QRFlatsLeasehold£130,000
25 Jul 2025249, Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£545,000
31 Mar 2025229, Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
27 Mar 2025251, Colyers Lane, Erith, DA8 3QDTerracedFreehold£305,000
09 Apr 202659, Myrtle Close, Erith, DA8 3PTTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the DA8 3QP postcode area, located within Lesney Farm & Colyers East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 3QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPeareswood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFairford Academy BarnehurstAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 3QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 3QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressBoundary Street, Bexley, DA8 2GUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSlade Green SuperstoreBridge Road, Bexley, DA8 2BXWalking directions to Slade Green Superstore
0.3 miShell SelectNorthend Road, Bexley, DA8 3QFWalking directions to Shell Select
0.4 miBudgens190 Rainbow Road, Erith, DA8 2EDWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miNorthend Mini Market4 Northend Road, Dartford, DA1 4RAWalking directions to Northend Mini Market

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 3QP, 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 Introduced1986-07-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 3QP

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

The area around DA8 3QP 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 3QP?

The median sale price around DA8 3QP 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 3QP?

There are 10 schools close to DA8 3QP, including Peareswood Primary School (Good), St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School (Good) and Fairford Academy Barnehurst (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 3QP?

The closest station to DA8 3QP is Slade Green in TfL zone 6, about 771 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 3QP?

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

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