DA8 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the DA8 postcode district in Bexley. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
Bexley · 2026-05 (UK HPI)
Median £400,000
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about DA8
The average home across Bexley is worth about £408,585 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and the median of the 27 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside DA8 is £400,000, and prices have risen 2.2% over the last year.
Of 298 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in DA8, band D is the most common, and 51.3% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 2,156 crimes around the centre of DA8 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (774).
There are 5 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of DA8 in Bexley, including Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School.
The district covers the Barnehurst, Belvedere, Erith, Northumberland Heath ward areas.
Sample of 298 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in DA8, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +2.2% over the last year in Bexley.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.
Primary
- Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
- Peareswood Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
- Fairford Academy BarnehurstNot rated · 0.5 mi
- St Fidelis Catholic Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 mi
- Lime Wood Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
Secondary
- Woodside AcademyNot rated · 0.4 mi
- Leigh Academy BexleyInadequate · 0.4 mi
- Trinity Church of England School, BelvedereNot rated · 0.9 mi
- Cornerstone SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
- Break Through SchoolNot rated · 1.4 mi
Barnehurst · Belvedere · Erith · Northumberland Heath · Slade Green & Northend
Common questions about DA8
What is the average house price in DA8?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Bexley at £408,585 as of 2026-05. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the DA8 district have a median price of £400,000.
How much does each property type cost in DA8?
Detached £726,908, semi-detached £527,637, terraced £410,529, flats £243,531, based on the UK House Price Index for Bexley.
Is DA8 a safe area?
Police recorded 2,156 crimes near the centre of DA8 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 774 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in DA8 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 298 certificates from DA8, with 51.3% 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 DA8?
5 schools within a mile of the DA8 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Woodside Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this DA8 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.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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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.