Living in DA16, Bexley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DA16 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 DA16
86 recorded home sales on the streets around central DA16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £425,000 and a range from £84,000 to £712,500. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 EDMUND ROAD, DA16 3PJ | semi-detached | £490,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 8 QUEENS ROAD, DA16 3EA | semi-detached | £470,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 60 RUSKIN AVENUE, DA16 3QQ | semi-detached | £450,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 13 EAST ROAD, DA16 3DT | terraced | £390,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 20 NORFOLK PLACE, DA16 3HR | semi-detached | £565,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 24 QUEENS ROAD, DA16 3EA | semi-detached | £485,000 | 2026-04-02 |
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
97 schools within 3 miles , of which 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Townley Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Foxfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Heronsgate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
65 state primary and 15 state secondary schools within range, plus 7 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
7 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Benedict House Preparatory School, Break Through School, Merton Court School, Pulse and Water College, St Olave's Prep School, Thrive Independent School and others.
All 7 fee-paying schools near DA16, 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 | 17.4% |
| Skilled trades | 14.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
267 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DA16 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Bexley's figures.
Common questions about DA16
What is the average house price in DA16?
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 DA16?
Prices in Bexley are up 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DA16?
The median of 86 recorded sales around central DA16 in the last 2 years is £425,000, ranging from £84,000 to £712,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DA16?
97 schools sit within 3 miles of central DA16, and 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DA16?
267 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DA16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DA16 at risk of flooding?
Central DA16 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 DA16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 84% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £425,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 267 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DA16 safe?
267 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DA16 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? DA16 or DA6, DA16 or DA15, DA16 or DA7.
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