Bexley Lane Bexley
131 addresses across 4 postcodes (DA14,DA15), about 520 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 20100559.
- Energy: 70 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 16, D: 43, E: 8, F: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Bexley costs £2,366 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 89% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Albany Park, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 109 of its 131 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barnard Medical Group, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 1,300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
70 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (36); House, end-terrace (16); House, semi-detached (15). Built: 1930-1949 (46); 1950-1966 (12); 1900-1929 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (49); rented (private) (6); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (34 addresses)
- 1a, Foots Cray Lane
- 2a, Foots Cray Lane
- 4, Foots Cray Lane
- 11, Foots Cray Lane
- 16, Foots Cray Lane
- 19, Foots Cray Lane
- 23, Foots Cray Lane
- 27, Foots Cray Lane
- 31, Foots Cray Lane
- 34, Foots Cray Lane
- 36, Foots Cray Lane
- 46, Foots Cray Lane
- 48, Foots Cray Lane
- 50, Foots Cray Lane
- 52, Foots Cray Lane
- 54, Foots Cray Lane
- 55, Foots Cray Lane
- 59, Foots Cray Lane
- 61, Foots Cray Lane
- 67, Foots Cray Lane
- 71, Foots Cray Lane
- 72, Foots Cray Lane
- 73, Foots Cray Lane
- 74, Foots Cray Lane
- 83, Foots Cray Lane
- 84, Foots Cray Lane
- 85, Foots Cray Lane
- 87, Foots Cray Lane
- 96, Foots Cray Lane
- 108, Foots Cray Lane
- 110, Foots Cray Lane
- 122, Foots Cray Lane
- 126, Foots Cray Lane
- 142, Foots Cray Lane
Council tax
What each band costs in Bexley in 2026-27: Band D £2,366 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,578 | £1,841 | £2,103 | £2,366 | £2,892 | £3,418 | £3,944 | £4,733 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (32% of about 1,130 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA14 4NR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DA14 4NP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DA14 4NS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| DA15 9AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 131 addresses are between 29 m and 34 m above sea level (32 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA14 4NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA14 4NR | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| DA14 4NS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA15 9AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Albany Park 775,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Sidcup 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bexley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Foots Cray Lane / Hurst Road Blackfen | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 220 m |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Longlands Road, DA15 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 80 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 100 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 38.6 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barnard Medical Group | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osbon Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sky Dental Clinic | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Sidcup Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Albany Park, Albany Park Cashzone | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 18 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hurst Recreation Ground 1.5 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 31 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lamorbey Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 640 m (0.4 miles) west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lamorbey Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Foots Cray Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 9.4 km (5.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland Shaw | Wood | 300 m south-east |
| Bexley Woods | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| North Cray Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| The Alders | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Garland Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 2 |
| 60 to 64 | 81 | 4 |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 122 |
109 of the street's 131 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 9 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bexley: see them on the Bexley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstmere School | Secondary | 11–16 | 300 m | Requires improvement (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chatsworth Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sherwood Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cleeve Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Royal Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birkbeck Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blackfen School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Burnt Oak Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Old Bexley Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Manor Nursery School DA5 3EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Montrose Park Club DA15 9AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Sidcup Golf Club DA15 9AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| BB Soccer DA15 9AW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Olive Dining At Hurstmere Secondary School DA15 9AW | School/college/university | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bexley Bears Pre-School DA5 3LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Blenheim Road (9); On or near Eynsford Crescent (8); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (6); On or near Foots Cray Lane (4); On or near Cottage Field Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School (school/college/university, DA15 9AW) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DA14 4NR: 59 addresses
- DA14 4NP: 46 addresses
- DA14 4NS: 25 addresses
- DA15 9AS: 1 address of 53 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cottage Field Close · Chaucer Road · Eynsford Crescent · Festival Close · Blenheim Road · Howard Avenue · Viewfield Road · Abbeyhill Road · Shirley Avenue · Stansted Crescent · Rutland Close · The Rise
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.