About DA8 3BN
DA8 3BN scores 56/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and local amenities — with TEENAGE ADVISORY SERVICE about 2 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, DA8 3BN is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,510 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 42 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 29 rated Good. The nearest school is Leigh Academy Bexley (Ofsted: Inadequate), within a short walk.
There were 34 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is TEENAGE ADVISORY SERVICE, about 2 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is ERITH HOSPITAL, about 4 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 4 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near DA8 3BN. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 27 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 11 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 9.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Lesney Farm Allotments, about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are 28 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Sainsburys, Farmfoods, Iceland and others. The nearest is Tesco Northumberland Express, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 4 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 DA8 3BN on NestScope.