Brent Close Bexley
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (DA5), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20100195.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £725,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 E; Band D in Bexley costs £2,366 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Albany Park, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Stable Meadow, is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 32 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Plas Meddyg Surgery, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £715,000 | £715,000 | £715,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £576,000 | £576,000 | £576,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £376,500 | £376,500 | £376,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £272,500 | £272,500 | £272,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 6 DA5 3QL | Semi-detached | £725,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2022 | 1 DA5 3QL | Detached | £715,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2021 | 2 DA5 3QL | Detached | £576,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2014 | 5 DA5 3QL | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2006 | 1 DA5 3QL | Detached | £376,500 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | 1 DA5 3QL | Detached | £272,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (53% of about 700 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 32 m and 37 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA5 3QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DA5 3QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Albany Park 775,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bexley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Sidcup 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hurst Springs Bexley | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 180 m |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Albion Road Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 58 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 39.2 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Plas Meddyg Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osbon Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maxted Meaden Dental | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup Elective Surgical Hub | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bexleyheath Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Albany Park, Albany Park Cashzone | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stable Meadow 86 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 220 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 106 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bath House to Rear of Number 112, a listed building (Grade II*), 940 m (0.6 miles) east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bath House to Rear of Number 112 | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Foots Cray Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Lamorbey Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley Woods | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The Alders | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Rutland Shaw | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Garland Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
| The Dell | Hollow | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bexley Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Royal Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Townley Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hurstmere School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beths Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cleeve Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sherwood Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackfen School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Kids Club At Old Bexley C Of E Primary School DA5 3JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School DA5 3JR | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hurst Road (7); On or near Alton Close (4); On or near Greenside (2); On or near Brent Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Alton Close · Hurst Springs · Hengrove Court · Greenside · Glenhurst Avenue · Ravenswood · The South Glade · Maiden Erlegh Avenue · Hurstwood Avenue · East Woodside · Grangewood · West Woodside
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.