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Location in Greater LondonBlackfen sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Blackfen
In Greater London, Blackfen is a town. Addresses here fall under the DA15 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Avery Hill and Falconwood.
Around 29,674 people live in Blackfen, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Blackfen sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Blackfen
Families in Blackfen have access to 363 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 £451K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £410K.
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 153 incidents recorded in May 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.
Healthcare in Blackfen
There are 50 GP surgeries within three miles of Blackfen, the nearest being Ingleton Avenue Surgery (0.5 miles away).
Local Data for Blackfen
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Property Prices 3,846 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the DA15 postcode area.
Household Income in Blackfen ONS 2023
The average total household income in Blackfen is approximately £80,546 a year before tax, 46% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £51,452. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £51,452.
Businesses in Blackfen ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,037 active businesses based in Blackfen, around 35 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 11 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Blackfen 549 crimes · May 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Blackfen
Of the 11,531 households in and around Blackfen, 82% are owned, 5% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Blackfen.