Living in DA14, Bexley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DA14 in Bexley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Bexley: £405,477, up 1.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around DA14
102 recorded home sales on the streets around central DA14 in the last 2 years, with a median of £430,000 and a range from £112,000 to £1,500,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 OXFORD ROAD, DA14 6LW | semi-detached | £450,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 6 CRAYBROOKE ROAD, DA14 4HL | detached | £505,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| FLAT 26 GLENROSE COURT, 55 SIDCUP HILL, DA14 6HG | flat-maisonette | £140,000 | 2026-04-09 |
| FLAT 36 GLENROSE COURT, 55 SIDCUP HILL, DA14 6HG | flat-maisonette | £132,500 | 2026-03-27 |
| 7 BLACKHORSE ROAD, DA14 6ET | terraced | £359,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 143 WREN ROAD, DA14 4NQ | semi-detached | £735,000 | 2026-03-11 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
68 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townley Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Bexley Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Orchard Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Cleeve Park School | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
42 state primary and 14 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Benedict House Preparatory School, Darul Uloom London School, Farringtons School, Merton Court School, West Lodge School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near DA14, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Rose Bruford College.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
221 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DA14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Bexley's figures.
Common questions about DA14
What is the average house price in DA14?
The average sold price in Bexley is £405,477 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DA14?
Prices in Bexley are up 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DA14?
The median of 102 recorded sales around central DA14 in the last 2 years is £430,000, ranging from £112,000 to £1,500,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DA14?
68 schools sit within 3 miles of central DA14, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DA14?
221 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DA14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DA14 at risk of flooding?
Central DA14 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DA14 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £430,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 221 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DA14 safe?
221 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DA14 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DA14 or DA15, DA14 or DA5, DA14 or BR7.
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