DA1 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the DA1 postcode district in Bexley. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£408,585

Bexley · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
2,172

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
4

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about DA1

The average home across Bexley is worth about £408,585 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 2.2% over the last year.

Of 435 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in DA1, band C is the most common, and 34% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 2,172 crimes around the centre of DA1 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (664).

There are 4 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of DA1 in Bexley, including Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford.

The district covers the Barnehurst, Brent, Bridge, Burnham ward areas.

Energy ratings in DA1
A
0 · 0%
B
112 · 25.7%
C
175 · 40.2%
D
107 · 24.6%
E
31 · 7.1%
F
8 · 1.8%
G
2 · 0.5%

Sample of 435 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in DA1, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£408,585
Detached
£726,908
Semi-detached
£527,637
Terraced
£410,529
Flat
£243,531

Prices changed +2.2% over the last year in Bexley.

Recorded crime in DA1
Violence and sexual offences664
Anti-social behaviour379
Shoplifting335
Criminal damage and arson157
Other theft141
Vehicle crime120
Drugs99
Public order94
Other crime56

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near DA1

Primary

  • Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, DartfordNot rated · 0.1 mi
  • West Hill Primary AcademyNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, DartfordNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Westgate Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • River Mill Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi

Secondary

  • Dartford Grammar SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 mi
  • Dartford Grammar School for GirlsNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • Dartford Science & Technology CollegeNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Leigh UTC DartfordGood · 1.0 mi
  • North Kent CollegeNot rated · 1.1 mi
Wards covered by DA1

Barnehurst · Brent · Bridge · Burnham · Crayford · Heath · Newtown · Princes · Temple Hill · Town · West Hill · Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

Common questions about DA1

What is the average house price in DA1?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Bexley at £408,585 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in DA1?

Detached £726,908, semi-detached £527,637, terraced £410,529, flats £243,531, based on the UK House Price Index for Bexley.

Is DA1 a safe area?

Police recorded 2,172 crimes near the centre of DA1 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 664 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in DA1 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 435 certificates from DA1, with 34% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near DA1?

4 schools within a mile of the DA1 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Dartford Grammar School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this DA1 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.