Postcode report
Is DA7 6SB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DA7 6SB: area rating, property, schools and local change
DA7 6SB is a postcode in Bexleyheath, Bexley, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DA7 6SB, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DA7 6SB are schools and education and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DA7 6SB is based on Bexley 010 Census 2021. It covers 8,858 residents, 7,851 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 37% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near DA7 6SB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DA7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £453k from 79 rolling sales, up 4.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DA7 6SB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 7 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DA7 6SB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DA7 6SB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 33 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DA7 6SB
Is DA7 6SB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 30% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DA7 6SB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DA7 6SB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DA7 6SB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for DA7 6SB?
LocaleIQ matched DA7 6SB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DA7 6SB?
The latest median sold price is £453k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DA7 6SB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 33 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.