About Blackfen

Blackfen is a town in Bexley, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Avery Hill and Falconwood.

School Ratings in Blackfen

Families in Blackfen have access to 362 local schools. Burnt Oak Junior School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Blackfen

Homes sell for an average of £453K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £407K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Blackfen

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Blackfen, with 84 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Blackfen

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Blackfen among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Blackfen

Blackfen benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,124 sales

Average Price £453K
£100 — £4.33M
Detached £695K 315
Semi £532K 1,412
Terraced £407K 1,681
Flat £272K 620

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

198 Primary
48 Secondary
116 Other
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Days Lane Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Alderwood and Greenacres Children's Centre Good 0.4 miles Alderwood Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Falconwood & Welling Children's Centre 0.4 miles Harris Academy Falconwood Secondary Good 0.5 miles Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Leigh Stationers' Academy Secondary Good 0.7 miles Marlborough School 0.8 miles Bexley Grammar School Secondary Outstanding 0.8 miles Danson Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Blackfen School for Girls Secondary 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Blackfen IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Blackfen experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
5/10
9,081 Children (0-15) 19%
29,893 Working Age 62%
11,619 Older (60+) 24%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.8% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Blackfen 439 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Blackfen are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

106 Violence & Sexual Offences
84 Anti-Social Behaviour
47 Vehicle Crime
38 Other Theft
36 Public Order
32 Shoplifting
30 Criminal Damage & Arson
26 Drugs
20 Burglary
7 Other Crime
5 Robbery
5 Theft from Person
3 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan Blackfen and Lamorbey Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Falconwood Train Station 0.8 miles
Welling Train Station 1.1 miles
Sidcup Train Station 1.3 miles
Albany Park Train Station 1.8 miles
Eltham Train Station 1.8 miles
Bexleyheath Train Station 2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Avery Hill 0.6 miles Falconwood 0.6 miles Welling 0.9 miles Bexley 0.9 miles Longlands 1.4 miles New Eltham 1.4 miles Sidcup 1.4 miles Shooters Hill 1.8 miles Eltham 1.9 miles Plumstead Common 1.9 miles Bexleyheath 2 miles Foxbury 2 miles

Local Government

District Bexley
Ward Blackfen & Lamorbey
Constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup
Parish Bexley, unparished area
Region London

Streets in DA15 30 shown View all streets

Abbeyhill Road 1 Acacia Way 1 Alexander Close 1 Annandale Road 4 Arlington Close 1 Ashcroft Avenue 2 Ashcroft Crescent 2 Austral Close 1 Baytree Close 1 Bedford Road 1 Beech Avenue 1 Berwick Crescent 3 Beverley Avenue 2 Blackfen Road 22 Blair Close 1 Blenheim Road 1 Boundary Road 2 Bowes Close 2 Braemar Gardens 1 Braundton Avenue 2 Brindle Gate 1 Brookend Road 1 Brooklands Avenue 3 Burleigh Avenue 1 Burns Avenue 4 Burnt Oak Lane 16 Bursdon Close 1 Bushey Lees 1 Caithness Gardens 1 Cambria Close 1

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