DA6 Postcode District
DA6 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Bexleyheath Post town in Greater London
The DA6 postcode district is located in the DA Dartford postal area, DA6 has a population of 11,057 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 1.07 square miles (2.78 square kilometres or 686.53 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of DA6. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of DA6
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District overview
The primary settlement in the DA6 postcode district is Bexleyheath, located in Greater London. The most significant post town in this area is also Bexleyheath.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DA6 7, covers Bexleyheath in Greater London.
The sector DA6 8, covers Bexleyheath in Greater London.
The post town for this district is BEXLEYHEATH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bexley London Boro area with a total of 255 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Swanley | 4.18 | SSE |
| Dartford | 4.70 | E |
| Swanscombe | 6.32 | E |
| Grays | 8.31 | ENE |
| Northfleet | 9.05 | E |
| Tilbury | 9.76 | E |
| Gravesend | 10.03 | E |
| City of London | 10.78 | WNW |
| Chigwell | 11.76 | NNW |
| City of Westminster | 11.86 | WNW |
| Sevenoaks | 12.90 | S |
| Warlingham | 13.03 | SW |
| Westerham | 13.24 | SSW |
| Brentwood | 13.64 | NNE |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 14.30 | ENE |
| Loughton | 14.30 | NNW |
| Oxted | 14.87 | SSW |
| Caterham | 15.15 | SW |
| Snodland | 15.71 | ESE |
| Basildon | 15.78 | ENE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 268
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEXLEYHEATH | BEXLEYHEATH | DA6 8 | 126 |
| BEXLEYHEATH | BEXLEYHEATH | DA6 7 | 123 |
| BEXLEYHEATH | BEXLEYHEATH | DA6 7 | 14 |
| BEXLEYHEATH | BEXLEYHEATH | DA6 8 | 5 |
Street list for DA6
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BROADWAY A221 | 866 |
| BROADWAY A221 | 866 |
| ARNSBERG WAY A221 | 539 |
| MARKET PLACE | 201 |
| ALBION ROAD A207 | 201 |
| THE MALL | 198 |
| CHURCH ROAD | 150 |
| AVENUE ROAD | 95 |
| FRISWELL PLACE | 93 |
| ROYAL OAK ROAD | 81 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1279 |
| Shoplifting | 641 |
| Other theft | 338 |
| Public order | 317 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 252 |
| Drugs | 244 |
| Vehicle crime | 232 |
| Theft from the person | 203 |
| Burglary | 139 |
| Robbery | 121 |
| Other crime | 57 |
| Possession of weapons | 23 |
| Bicycle theft | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROADWAY | BEXLEYHEATH | 233 | DA6 7DW | View map | |
| MARKET PLACE | BEXLEYHEATH | 6 | DA6 7DU | View map |
Schools in the district
Townley Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Townley Road , Bexleyheath
Postcode: DA6 7AB
Headteacher: Mrs Nevita Pandya (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Bexleyheath Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Woolwich Road , Bexleyheath
Postcode: DA6 7DA
Headteacher: Ms Rubeka Luthfa (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Halcot Avenue , Bexleyheath
Postcode: DA6 7QB
Headteacher: Mr Dave Evans (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gravel Hill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Watling Street , Bexleyheath
Postcode: DA6 7QJ
Headteacher: Miss Melanie Neale (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Catherine's Catholic School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Watling Street , Bexleyheath
Postcode: DA6 7QJ
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Thompson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gravel Hill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Watling Street , Bexleyheath
Postcode: DA6 7QJ
Headteacher: Miss Melanie Neale (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Crook Log Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crook Log , Bexleyheath
Postcode: DA6 8EQ
Headteacher: Mrs Patricia Barratt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bexleyheath Dental Practice | 306 BROADWAY, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 8AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 42 CROOK LOG, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 8BS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dentix Bexleyheath | 4-5 MARKET PLACE, BEXLEYHEATH, DA6 7DU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Bexleyheath Dental Practice | 4 CROOK LOG, BEXLEYHEATH, DA6 8BW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Albion Surgery | 6 PINCOTT ROAD, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 7LP | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 83048334 |
| 2 | Sidcup Medical Centre (crook Log Surgery) | 19 CROOK LOG, BEXLEYHEATH, DA6 8DZ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 31-33 THE MALL, BROADWAY SHOPPING CENTRE, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 7JJ | PHARMACY | Call 02083 011657 |
| 2 | Crook Log Pharmacy | 329 BROADWAY, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 8DT | PHARMACY | Call 02083 011991 |
| 3 | Broadway Pharmacy | 172 BROADWAY, BEXLEYHEATH, DA6 7BN | PHARMACY | Call 02083 032707 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specsavers (bexleyheath) | 116A BROADWAY, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 7DQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Vision Express (bexleyheath) | 5 THE MALL, BROADWAY SHOPPING CENTRE, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 7JJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Bexley Eyes Ltd | 25 THE MALL, BROADWAY SHOPPING CENTRE, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 7JJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Optical Express [bexleyheath] | 37 THE MALL, BROADWAY SHOPPING CENTRE, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 7JJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Linklater Optometrists | 120 BROADWAY, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 7DQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Primary Ophthalmic Solutions (bexley) | CIVIC OFFICES, 2 WATLING STREET, BEXLEYHEATH, DA6 7AT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,325,919 | 16 | £643,444 | 9 | £742,100 | 15 | £791,341 | 22 |
| Semi-detached | £549,563 | 48 | £511,163 | 47 | £563,496 | 48 | £549,182 | 55 |
| Terraced | £409,096 | 34 | £480,774 | 33 | £480,207 | 29 | £498,196 | 35 |
| Flats | £277,710 | 66 | £311,795 | 81 | £310,844 | 145 | £315,652 | 123 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.42
Average Driving Distance: 5.24
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 248
M25 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.61
Average Driving Distance: 8.42
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 248
M25 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.30
Average Driving Distance: 10.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 248
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DA6 7 | Bexleyheath Delivery Office |
| DA6 8 | Bexleyheath Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | A | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| D | A | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red House (The National Trust) | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The DA6 postal code covers the settlement of BEXLEYHEATH.
The DA6 Postcode shares a border with DA5 (BEXLEY), DA7 (BEXLEYHEATH) and DA16 (WELLING).
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