Often asked: What Is The Postcode For Bexley?

Is Bexley the same as Bexleyheath?

Bexleyheath is a town in south-east London, England, located in the historic county of Kent. Bexleyheath is located 12 miles (19.3 km) south-east of Charing Cross, and forms part of the London Borough of Bexley.

What area is DA15?

Coverage

Postcode district	Post town	Coverage
DA15	SIDCUP	Sidcup (north), Blackfen, Lamorbey, Longlands, Avery Hill (part)
DA16	WELLING	Welling, Falconwood, East Wickham
DA17	BELVEDERE	Belvedere, Lessness Heath, Abbey Wood (part)
DA18	ERITH	Erith Marshes, Thamesmead (part)

What areas are in Bexley Borough?

Within the borough are such areas as (roughly from north to south) Thamesmead, Abbey Wood, Belvedere, Erith, Northumberland Heath, East Wickham, Welling, Bexleyheath, Barnehurst, Crayford, Blackfen, Blendon, Bridgen, Bexley, Halfway Street, Longlands, North Cray, Sidcup, and Foots Cray.

Is Bexley a safe place to live?

Safety in Bexley Residents can rest assured when it comes to crime in the borough – Bexley is the second safest borough in London as of 2013, with 56 crimes per 1000 people compared to the London average of 93 per 1000.

Is Bexleyheath posh?

Bexleyheath is generally safe but the Broadway can be a bit rough on a Friday and Saturday night. The area you describe though is more Barnehurst than Bexleyheath and I would absolutely not expect any trouble there. Primary schools in Bexleyheath are generally good and the grammar schools are excellent.

Is Bexleyheath rough?

Bexleyheath is a popular shopping spot but it’s also the borough’s most dangerous neighbourhood according to Met Police data. There were 561 violent crimes reported there in just 12 months, that’s more than one a day. In November 2018 there were 35 violent and sexual offences reported in the neighbourhood.

Is Sidcup in London or Kent?

Sidcup is an area of south-east London, England, primarily in the London Borough of Bexley. It is 11.3 miles (18.2 km) south-east of Charing Cross, bordering the London Boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich.

Is Dartford a London borough?

Situated 18 miles south-east of Central London, Dartford actually falls into the shire county of Kent, whilst just shy of being part of London, it isn’t classified as so. Despite this, Dartford is still very closely linked to London.

Where is SE postcode?

The SE (South Eastern) postcode area covers a broad radial swathe of the south-east of the London post town from the Albert Embankment to West Heath and the nearest edges of Sidcup and Selhurst.

Is Bexley London safe?

Although much of the borough is developed, there are also more than 90 parks and woodland areas, making it one of the greenest boroughs in London. Bexley was recently recognised as the second safest borough in London in terms of recorded crime.

Is Bexley Kent or London?

Bexley was an ancient parish in the county of Kent. As part of the suburban growth of London in the 20th century, Bexley increased in population, becoming a municipal borough in 1935 and has formed part of Greater London since 1965.

Which borough is Belvedere in?

Belvedere /ˈbɛlvədɪər/ is a town in South East London within the London Borough of Bexley, in the historic county of Kent and the ceremonial county of Greater London, England. It lies south of the River Thames, east of Abbey Wood and Thamesmead, west of Erith, and north of Bexleyheath.

What is Bexley famous for?

A building known as Hall Place on this site was first the stately home of the At-Hall family, who took their name from Hall Place in the 14th century. The house was passed down and sold on a number of times until it passed into the hands of Sir John Champneys, a former Lord Mayor of London, in 1537.

Is Bexley a nice place to live?

But Bexley is more than its below average house prices, it also has a huge number of parks and was one of the safest places to live in London in 2018. Bexley was once part of Kent and while some of its residents still identify as being from there, it’s officially been a London borough since 1963.

Is Sidcup rough?

The Blackfen part of Sidcup (which is DA15) is rough! Roads within walking distance of the high street and Queen Mary’s Hospital are the best. The other part of Sidcup is down Sidcup Hill, a bit dingy.