DA6 8EJ has a low crime rate (7.1 incidents per 1,000 residents). Crime levels are stable. It is in the Bexley borough.

What are property prices in DA6 8EJ?

The median property price in DA6 8EJ is £568k. Prices changed +15.3% in the past year. For a detailed breakdown by property type and price history, see the property section on LondonIQ.

How good is transport in DA6 8EJ?

DA6 8EJ has a PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) of 2, on a scale of 1a (lowest) to 6b (highest). There are 0 bus routes serving the area.

What are the schools like near DA6 8EJ?

The nearest primary school to DA6 8EJ is Crook Log Primary School rated Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nearest secondary school is Townley Grammar School (Ofsted: Outstanding). LondonIQ shows Ofsted ratings and exam scores for all nearby schools.

What is the liveability score for DA6 8EJ?

DA6 8EJ has a liveability score of 69/100, placing it in the top 36% of London postcodes. The score combines safety, transport, schools, environment, and amenities data.

DA6 8EJ Postcode — Crime Rate, Schools & House Prices

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At a glance

📍DA6 8EJ is in Crook Log, Bexley — exceptional school provision — 100% Good or Outstanding.
🏠Property prices average £568k (median). Crime is 89% below the London average.
👤Best for: Families, Owner-occupiers · Less ideal for: Car-free commuters

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Property

1 May

Prices, sales volume and market trends

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Low transaction volume — only 2 sales in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.

£567,500

Median sale price

+15.3%

This year

Semi-detached

Dominant type

Price history

5-year change

+42.9%

Sales (24 months)2

New build0.0%

Avg semi-detached£567,500

Price per m²£5,483/m²

Avg floor area103.5 m²

EPC breakdown

13%

Based on 19 properties · Confidence: medium

Street mix

Semi 63%Terraced 23%Detached 14%

LHA rates — Outer South East London

Shared room£600/mo

1 bedroom£1050/mo

2 bedrooms£1300/mo

3 bedrooms£1550/mo

4 bedrooms£1800/mo

Stamp duty

Standard buyer£15,875

First-time buyerFTB

£7,125

Additional propertyBTL/2nd

£32,900

England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%

5-year fixed4.32%

SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

13.7×

Price-to-income

£2,839/mo

Est. mortgage

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Rising

Market momentum

Energy & construction

Solar yield866 kWh/kWp/yr

Heat pump suitableYes

EPC upgrade costMedium

Rebuild cost estimate£258,750

Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction era1930-1949

WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Heating fuelmains gas (not community)

GlazingFully double glazed

Council tax band Band EAnnual charge £2,333

Price growth potentialModerate

Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator

Stamp duty on median price (£567,500)

£15,875

Standard buyer

£7,125

First-time buyer

Save £8,750

Affordability check — your annual salary

Deposit

Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.

Investment

Rental yield, rent and gentrification

Investment score

Weak

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Low gross yield (2.85%) makes this better for owner-occupiers than buy-to-let investors. Capital growth outlook is moderate.

Avg monthly rent£1,350

Gross yield2.85% (low)

Gentrification score31/100

Sales last 12 months1

Rental market

Medium

Demand

Medium

Void risk

Mixed owner / renter

Tenant profile

+8.0%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

8/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

Moderate

Price growth potential

Medium

Development pressure

Low

New supply risk

Safety

29 May

Crime rates and local incidents

LOW CRIME

7.1 incidents per 1,000 residents

↑ Rising 1100.0%

-82% vs borough

Crime by type

Other4

Anti-social behaviour3

Burglary3

Violence & sexual offences2

Drug offences0

Theft0

Robbery0

Vehicle crime0

Road safety

100

Road safety score

Accidents (5yr)

Crime is 189% below London average

Transport

1 May

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 2

Poor

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Bexleyheath→ Victoria· 2 tph

42 min

Nearby stations

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BexleyheathNational Rail

10 min walk

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Abbey WoodElizabeth line

47 min walk

🚈

Woolwich Arsenal DLR StationDLR

68 min walk

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King George V DLR StationDLR

83 min walk

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Gallions Reach DLR StationDLR

86 min walk

🚌No bus stops within 400m

Walkability score

Footpaths (500m)

Santander docks (800m)

Central London commute times

54 min

London Bridge

83 min

Victoria

57 min

Waterloo

48 min

Canary Wharf ★

54 min

City

Source: TfL Journey Planner (sector-level)

Location

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

100

Education score

Excellent for families

★ Top school within 1km

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Primary

Crook Log Primary School

Not yet inspected · 1 min walk

KS2: 107.2

★★★

Secondary

Townley Grammar School

Outstanding · 15 min walk

P8: +0.66A8: 76.2

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding

Childcare

Abbey Wood Nursery School

Not inspected · 42 min walk

4 primaries · 0 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km

Environment

22 Apr

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW

Low

Surface waterNONE

No assessed surface water flood risk

Air qualityLOW

NO₂: 13.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

NoiseLOW

none

Radon riskLOW

0.5% of local properties affected

ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 15.0 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB99% green spaceTree canopy: 10%

Nearest SSSI: Abbey Wood SSSI — 3.3 km

Energy

Solar: 866 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: CLAY, SILT AND SAND

Subsidence risk: Medium

Shrink-swell: Medium

Running sand risk: Low

Insurance risk

Elevated

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Medium

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

ENDOSCOPY (GPSI) DR SK ROY

19 CROOK LOG, DA6 8DZ

3 min walk

GPs within 1km

Dentists within 1km

Care homes (1km)

Nearest hospitalErith and District Hospital · 3.5 km

Nearest A&EBARKING, HAVERING AND REDBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST · 12.9 km

A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95%55.9%

Demographics

22 Apr

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 8/10

Less deprived than average

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rank: 25,546 nationally

1,700

Est. population

7,073/km²

59%

Employed

37%

Degree educated

£41,500

Median income

3.3%

Claimant rate

SuburbanHigh densityOwner occupiers / families

Community stability

Age profile

Under 1822%

18–3416%

35–4924%

50–6417%

65+21%

Tenure

Own outright35%

Own (mortgage)35%

Private rent16%

Social rent13%

Shared ownership1%

Rent free0%

Ethnicity

White British65%

White Other6%

Asian17%

Black5%

Mixed4%

Other4%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional42%

Routine / semi-routine16%

No car household23%

Unemployed3%

No qualifications17%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent 16%Social rent 13%

vs. London

Income vs London-1.2%

Price vs London+9.1%

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majorityConservative

Ward majority vote13.2%

Election year2026

MPMr Louie French (Conservative)

MP majority2,114

ConstituencyBexleyheath and Crayford

Councillors

Chris TaylorConservative

Graham Martin D'AmiralConservative

Janice Ward-WilsonConservative

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

Parks (1km)

Restaurants (800m)

Cafes (800m)

Pubs (400m)

Pharmacies (800m)

Gyms (1km)

Sports (1km)

Convenience

Nearest supermarketAsda · 219 m

5 tennis courts2 swimming pools3 sports halls

Libraries (1km)

Cinemas (2km)

348m

Post office

Nearby cafes

Secondhome594 m

Munchies Café664 m

Revival720 m

Puccino's778 m

Nearby restaurants

Crook Log169 m

The Jasmine328 m

Best Kebab384 m

Domino's459 m

Nearby pubs

Royal Oak575 m

Golden Lion613 m

William Camden707 m

The Wrong 'Un717 m

Nearby gyms

Crook Log Sports Centre323 m

Better Gym372 m

Danson Park Bowls Consortium456 m

Danson Watersports Centre623 m

Nearby health

The Sandford414 m

Food hygiene (5-star)74% of 38

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