Market outlook for DA7
Key indicators for buyers
The DA7 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-19.0%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 13.3x in 2021 to 12.2x today. Rising rents (£1,536/mo, +8.5%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Bexley area
A home in Bexley costs 12.2x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 13.3x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Bexley area
Average monthly rent in Bexley is £1,536, up 8.5% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Bexley price of £379,375 with a 25% deposit (£95k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,497 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses DA7 avg. price with Bexley rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,497) are £39 less than renting (£1,536). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £95k — it would take around 8 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
35, EVERSLEY AVENUE DA7 6RD | Semi-detached | £415,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
36, ST AUDREY AVENUE DA7 5BX | Semi-detached | £393,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
1, ALBERT COTTAGES DA7 4BL | Semi-detached | £355,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
7, ABBEY ROAD DA7 4BD | Terraced | £330,000 | 8 Jan 2026 |
18, MELANIE CLOSE DA7 5JH | Flat/Maisonette | £160,000 | 8 Jan 2026 |
41, PARKSIDE AVENUE DA7 6NQ | Terraced | £350,000 | 6 Jan 2026 |
12, CARTMEL ROAD DA7 5EA | Terraced | £435,000 |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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