Postal Close, Bexley
House prices, sold prices and local information for DA5 1EB.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Postal Close, Bexley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £400,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £354,444. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% flat, 25% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Postal Close range from £280,000 to £550,000. 25% of homes sold here were freehold and 75% leasehold.
House prices on Postal Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Postal Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DA5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 25% freehold and 75% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 9 | £354,444 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £545,000 | 1 Mar 2019 |
Sold prices on Postal Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 29 Apr 2026 | £400,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 18 Sep 2024 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 30 Jul 2024 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 1 Mar 2019 | £540,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 14 Jan 2019 | £335,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 6, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 10 Jan 2019 | £415,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 3, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 21 Dec 2018 | £375,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 1, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 12 Dec 2018 | £355,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 4, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 12 Dec 2018 | £300,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 5, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 10 Dec 2018 | £380,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 8, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 10 Dec 2018 | £550,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 7, Postal Close DA5 1EB | 5 Dec 2018 | £545,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Postal Close | £380,000 (Dec 2018) → £400,000 (Apr 2026) | +5% over 7 yrs |
| 4, Postal Close | £300,000 (Dec 2018) → £280,000 (Sep 2024) | -7% over 6 yrs |
| 2, Postal Close | £335,000 (Jan 2019) → £350,000 (Jul 2024) | +4% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Postal Close
Crime
137 crimes were reported within about a mile of Postal Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Postal Close is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Shuttle at Blackfen, Sidcup, Old Bexley and Crayford Flood warning area
- River Cray in St Marys Cray, Sidcup, Bexley and Crayford Flood warning area
- Shuttle and Cray Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in South East London Flood alert area
- River Darent from Westerham to Dartford Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Postal Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beths Grammar School 1,701 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Old Bexley Church of England School 615 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Townley Grammar School 1,669 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School 805 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Upton Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Gravel Hill Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Catherine's Catholic School 1,021 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hurst Primary School 662 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Bexley station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Albany Park station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Crayford station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bexley Library (Stop G) 1 min walk
- Bexley Library (Stop F) 1 min walk
- Bexley (Stop E) 3 min walk
- Bexley (Stop D) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Plas Meddyg Surgery
40 Parkhill Road, Bexley · 0.3 mi - The Albion Surgery
6 Pincott Road, Bexleyheath · 0.8 mi - Lyndhurst Road Medical Centre
41 Lyndhurst Road, Barnehurst, Bexleyheath · 1.4 mi - Crayford Town Surgery
Crayford Road, (Next To Town Hall), Dartford · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Bexleyheath London · 0.9 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Bexleyheath · 1.0 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Bexleyheath · 1.0 mi
- Iceland Iceland Bexleyheath · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Osbon Pharmacy · 0.0 mi
- Warren Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Thanet Road (dental Surgery) · 0.1 mi
- Maxted Meaden Dental · 0.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 63.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 881 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,959 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 89% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 89% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 89% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bexley with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Postal Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.8% | 71.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.4% | 12.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.3% | 2.5% |
Religion
| Here | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.2% | 50.3% |
| No religion | 38.8% | 33.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 2.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 79% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.9% | 21% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38.8% | 31.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.8% | 16.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.8% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.2% | 50.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 51.3% | 45.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 22.7% | 22.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 21.7% | 23.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.3% | 8.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bexley.
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