Living in DA7, Bexley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DA7 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 DA7
130 recorded home sales on the streets around central DA7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £488,888 and a range from £277,500 to £970,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 GARDEN AVENUE, DA7 4LH | semi-detached | £558,200 | 2026-06-05 |
| 42 AMBLESIDE ROAD, DA7 5DS | semi-detached | £410,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 19 ENNERDALE ROAD, DA7 5DP | semi-detached | £652,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 6 HUDSON ROAD, DA7 4PQ | flat-maisonette | £340,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 14 PALMAR ROAD, DA7 4LJ | semi-detached | £600,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 22 LONG LANE, DA7 5AR | semi-detached | £515,000 | 2026-05-15 |
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
82 schools within 3 miles , of which 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnehurst Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Barnehurst Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Townley Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Bexley Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
54 state primary and 16 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Break Through School, Pulse and Water College.
All 2 fee-paying schools near DA7, 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 | 23.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.1% |
| Skilled trades | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
399 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DA7 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Bexley's figures.
Common questions about DA7
What is the average house price in DA7?
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 DA7?
Prices in Bexley are up 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DA7?
The median of 130 recorded sales around central DA7 in the last 2 years is £488,888, ranging from £277,500 to £970,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DA7?
82 schools sit within 3 miles of central DA7, and 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DA7?
399 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DA7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DA7 at risk of flooding?
Central DA7 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 DA7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 81% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £488,888; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 399 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DA7 safe?
399 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DA7 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? DA7 or DA6, DA7 or DA8, DA7 or DA17.
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