About DA18 4BX
DA18 4BX scores 61/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with The Southern Co-operative Thamesmead about 8 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DA18 4BX is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,745 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 49 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 33 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LAKESIDE MEDICAL, about 8 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 8 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Abbey Wood (London) Rail Station (Train, about 10 minutes' walk away). There are also 32 bus stops within walking distance.
The location sits in Flood Zone 3 (high risk — between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 200 annual chance of river or sea flooding), which may affect insurance and mortgage availability. road traffic noise is low (about 44 dB Lden), and rail noise is low (about 42 dB Lden).
There are 15 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 13.1 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (800 m²), within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 7 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 21 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Southern Co-operative, Sainsburys, Lidl, Morrisons and others. The nearest is The Southern Co-operative Thamesmead, about 8 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 9 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore DA18 4BX on NestScope.