Elmington Close Bexley
16 addresses across 1 postcode (DA5), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20100498.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £580,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, F: 1).
- 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 D; 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 Bexley, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Golden Acre, is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Plas Meddyg Surgery, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £335,000 | £315,000 | £336,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £268,560 | £268,560 | £268,560 |
| 2006 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2024 | 8 DA5 1LY | Terraced | £580,000 | |
| 26 May 2023 | 5 DA5 1LY | Detached | £515,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 12 DA5 1LY | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2020 | 3 DA5 1LY | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2018 | 11 DA5 1LY | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2017 | 2 DA5 1LY | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2013 | 4 DA5 1LY | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2013 | 15 DA5 1LY | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2013 | 10 DA5 1LY | Detached | £336,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2011 | 4 DA5 1LY | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2010 | 7 DA5 1LY | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2009 | 8 DA5 1LY | Terraced | £268,560 | |
| 27 Mar 2006 | 11 DA5 1LY | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2000 | 3 DA5 1LY | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 25 Nov 1999 | 6 DA5 1LY | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 12 Oct 1998 | 1 DA5 1LY | Detached | £184,500 | |
| 11 Sep 1998 | 3 DA5 1LY | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 12 May 1998 | 11 DA5 1LY | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 14 Jan 1998 | 9 DA5 1LY | Detached | £159,000 | |
| 20 May 1996 | 16 DA5 1LY | Detached | £142,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 D (38% of about 950 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Rear Of 37 Bourne Road, Formerley Fleet Fabrications, Bourne Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- 77-77A Bexley High Street: up to 6 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Tanyard House, Tanyard Lane, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Parker House, Bexley High Street: up to 6 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Coach And Horses 35, North Cray Road, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 14 February 2027 to 18 April 2027: THAMES WATER, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 14 February 2027 to 18 April 2027: THAMES WATER, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 2 October 2026 to 3 October 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 20 August 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 14 m and 16 m above sea level (15 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA5 1LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bexley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Crayford 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Albany Park 775,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hartford Road Bexley | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Albion Road Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 37 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 100 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 9.4 km (5.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 40.6 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Plas Meddyg Surgery | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osbon Pharmacy | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 270 m |
| Hospital | Kings @ Erith & District Hospital | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Bexleyheath Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays Bank Cash Machine | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Golden Acre 9,900 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 19 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Mary's Recreation Ground 4.1 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Love Lane Allotments 2.7 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 36 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hall Place, a listed building (Grade I), 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Place | Listed building, Grade I | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Hall Place | Scheduled monument | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Garden Wall, Gatepiers and Gates to North Amd West of Hall Place | Listed building, Grade I | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Hall Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Bath House to Rear of Number 112 | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Danson Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Eighty Oak Wood | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| The Dell | Hollow | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Great Mount | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Crayford Creek | Tidal water | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
| Crayford Marshes | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 16 |
15 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beths Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 130 m | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gravel Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Old Bexley Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Townley Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Bexleyheath | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pelham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Mayplace Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Catering @ Beths Grammar School DA5 1NE | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Holiday Inn DA5 1ND | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Black Horse Public House DA5 1NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2024 |
| Bexley Community Library With Inspire Community Trust DA5 1LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Dartfordians Community Sports Club DA5 1LW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Ginger Spiced DA5 1LW | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club DA5 1AX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| The Meeting Place At St John Fisher Parish Church DA5 1AP | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Osbon Pharmacy DA5 1LQ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Select Convenience DA5 1LQ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Greystone Pizzeria DA5 1LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen DA5 1AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| The Master Fryer DA5 1AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 May 2026 |
| Bexley Kitchen DA5 1AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| The Kings Head DA5 1AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hartford Road (15); On or near Otford Close (12); On or near Harbex Close (10); On or near Bourne Road (9); On or near Elmington Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: THAMES WATER: Utility asset works, 14 February 2027 to 18 April 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: THAMES WATER: Utility asset works, 14 February 2027 to 18 April 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DA5 1LY: 16 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Southwold Road · Otford Close · Farm Vale · Harbex Close · Bourne Road · Lesley Close · Hartford Road · Gravel Hill Close · Albert Road · Bradbourne Road · Rye Close · Cranleigh Close
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.