Thorne Close London, Bexley
22 addresses across 1 postcode (DA8), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20101466.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £231,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 1, E: 3, F: 1, G: 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 Erith, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, and Frank's Park (18 hectares) is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northumberland Heath Med.ctr., about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 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 | 2 | £231,500 | £226,000 | £237,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £183,320 | £156,640 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £133,000 | £133,000 | £133,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | 17 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £226,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Feb 2025 | 15 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £237,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Aug 2021 | 14 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £245,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jul 2020 | 17 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jul 2020 | 1 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £82,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Mar 2020 | 1 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £220,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Mar 2020 | 1 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £156,640 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Oct 2019 | 16 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Mar 2017 | 16 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jul 2013 | 14 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £147,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Apr 2011 | 12 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £139,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jun 2010 | 14 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jun 2009 | 17 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 2006 | 12 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £133,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Sep 2005 | 14 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £137,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Aug 2004 | 2 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Sep 2003 | 14 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 12 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £73,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Feb 2000 | 12 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 1 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jul 1996 | 2 DA8 1EU | Flat or maisonette | £41,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Maisonette, mid-terrace (6); Maisonette, end-terrace (4); Maisonette, semi-detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1976-1982 (4); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 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 (28% of about 830 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)
- Garages adjacent to 9 Wadeville Close: up to 6 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 106 Bexley Road: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 39 Belmont Road, Erith: up to 7 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- 17a Parkwood House, Brook Street, Erith, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- 45-47 Nuxley Road, Belvedere: up to 5 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Europa House Europa Trading Estate, Fraser Road: up to 60 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
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
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 22 addresses are between 30 m and 35 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA8 1EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Erith 740,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Belvedere 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Barnehurst 956,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carlton Road / The Quarry Northumberland Heath | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Albion Road Car Park | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 61 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 43 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northumberland Heath Med.ctr. | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ormay Chemist | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bexley Road Dental Surgery | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Kings @ Erith & District Hospital | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Belvedere Police Station | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,520 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Frank's Park 18 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,360 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground 9.3 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lesney Farm Allotments 930 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 22 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lime Wood | Wood | 50 m |
| Coldharbour Point | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Anchor Bay | Bay | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| South Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| The Dell | Hollow | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Bleak Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 22 | 15 |
8 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lime Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 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; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Leigh Academy Bexley | Secondary | 11–19 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lessness Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Belmont Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barnehurst Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnehurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Belvedere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Belvedere Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdene House DA8 1EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Harrison Catering At St Fidelis RC Primary School DA8 3HQ | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2024 |
| SmileyArk Kids DA8 3HQ | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Holly Hill Campus DA17 6HL | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| BNN Mini Market DA8 1JA | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Stop And Go Convenience Store DA8 3HG | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Silver Spring Close (12); On or near Collindale Avenue (12); On or near Brook Street (10); On or near Oakdene Avenue (7); On or near Thorne Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
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
- DA8 1EU: 22 addresses of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Highfield Avenue · Collindale Avenue · Carlton Road · Camrose Avenue · Oakdene Avenue · Silver Spring Close · Chalk Road · Lochmere Close · Thwaite Close · Cavendish Avenue · Stiles Close · Vicarage 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.