Is DA8 1LB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

297 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of DA8 1LB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
101
Anti-social behaviour
77
Vehicle crime
32
Shoplifting
30
Other theft
15
Public order
12
Burglary
10
Other crime
7

House prices

£414,833

Average price in Bexley (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 1.9% year on year.

Terraced
£418,205
Semi-detached
£535,915
Detached
£737,494
Flat / maisonette
£245,833

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for DA8 1LB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near DA8 1LB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near DA8 1LB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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