DA1 5AA postcode in Bexley, England
DA1 5AA is a postcode in Bexley, in the Crayford ward. It is in the Bexleyheath and Crayford parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since December 1995.
Where DA1 5AA is, and what is near it
- DA1 5AA
- Other postcodes in DA1 5: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 1 bus stop
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4559, longitude 0.2014)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after DA1 5AA?
- BexleyCouncil, for all local services Bexley: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around DA1 5AA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Bexleyheath and CrayfordParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Daniel Francis (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Daniel Francis
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at DA1 5AA?
Every home and business at DA1 5AA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 25% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Bexley: 93%
Bexley: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across Bexley.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at DA1 5AA?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Bexley's days for DA1 5AA today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for DA1 5AA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is DA1 5AA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 5 homes and businesses at DA1 5AA. 4 are in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 1 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Bexley
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for DA1 5AA: 2,738 properties in Bexley are at high risk (2.5% of all its properties). All the figures for Bexley
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of DA1 5AA is in 5 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 07:31 on 22 October 2026.
- Dartford, Crayford and GreenhitheFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Dartford, Crayford and Greenhithe
- River Cray in St Marys Cray, Sidcup, Bexley and CrayfordFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Cray in St Marys Cray, Sidcup, Bexley and Crayford
- Coast from Dartford to AllhallowsFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Coast from Dartford to Allhallows
- Groundwater flooding in South East LondonFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Groundwater flooding in South East London
- Shuttle and CrayFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Shuttle and Cray
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 07:31 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near DA1 5AA?
Homes in DA1 5 sold for a typical £328,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 161 sales, down 3.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached Not enough sales to price (3)
- Semi-detached £395,000 23 sales
- Terraced £360,000 66 sales
- Flat or maisonette £240,000 69 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole DA1 district: a typical £365,000 from 576 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in DA1 5AA
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in DA1 5AA from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near DA1 5AA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 540 homes in the neighbourhood around DA1 5AA. Over half of them (54%) are in council tax band C. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (45%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Bexley for 2026‑27: £2,366. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,841 (band B) to £2,892 (band E); band C, the most common, is £2,103.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,578 |
| Band B | about 160 (30%) | £1,841 |
| Band C | about 290 (54%) | £2,103 |
| Band D | about 80 (15%) | £2,366 |
| Band E | about 10 (2%) | £2,892 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,418 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,944 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,733 |
When the homes were built
- None Before 1900
- 9% 1900 to 1918
- 45% 1919 to 1939
- 43% 1945 to 1964
- 2% 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
Before 1900, 1983 to 1999, 2000 to 2009, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Bexley before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of DA1 5AA is in (ONS area E01000374), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near DA1 5AA?
The nearest open schools to DA1 5AA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to DA1 5AA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of DA1 5AA is Slade Green Rail Station, 1.5 km away in a straight line.
- Slade Green Rail Station Railway station 1.5 kmCycle
- Dartford Rail Station Railway station 1.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
1 bus stop within 400 metres, the nearest Mercedes Garage, 367 m away.
More stations near DA1 5AA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near DA1 5AA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of DA1 5AA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Redwood Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01322 223600 1.2 kmWalk
- The Wellcome Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01322 223960 1.2 kmWalk
- Crayford Town Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01322 621690 1.5 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near DA1 5AA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of DA1 5AA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- BP Pulse Charging point · 2 chargers 1.5 kmCycle
- BP Pulse Charging point · 2 chargers 1.5 kmCycle
- BP Pulse Charging point · 2 chargers 1.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near DA1 5AA?
The nearest to the centre of DA1 5AA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Dartford Road Dental Centre Phone 01322 223927 1.1 kmWalk
- West Hill Dental Practice Phone 01322 223352 1.3 kmCycle
- 2 Green Smile LTD, trading as 2 Green Dental Phone 01322 521044 1.4 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to DA1 5AA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Darent Valley Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01322 428100 4.6 kmCycle
- Queen Mary's Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8302 2678 8.0 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near DA1 5AA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of DA1 5AA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- West Hill Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Inadequate CQC report February 2026 1.2 kmCycle
- St James Mews Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01322 600511 1.5 kmCycle
- St James House Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01322 600510 1.5 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near DA1 5AA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of DA1 5AA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- M D Moore Pharmacy Mon to Wed 9am to 1:30pm, 2pm to 6pm; Thu 9am to 1:30pm, 2pm to 7pm; Fri 9am to 1:30pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01322 220863 1.0 kmWalk
- West Hill Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 01322 276661 1.3 kmCycle
- Boots, Tower Retail Park Mon to Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01322 315864 1.5 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near DA1 5AA?
The nearest vets to the centre of DA1 5AA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Medivet 1.4 kmCycle
- Easipetcare Phone +44 1322 223447 1.4 kmCycle
- Pet Care 3.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is DA1 5AA in a conservation area?
The centre of DA1 5AA is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near DA1 5AA?
Police.uk records 230 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of DA1 5AA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: criminal damage and arson 9, public order 8, other crime 5, robbery 4, possession of weapons 2, burglary 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for DA1 5AA
- Ward
- Crayford
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Bexley
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- December 1995
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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