Area Analysis Bexley, London

DA18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DA18 postcode area.

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Population

4,899

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in DA18 — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 15.2% year-on-year.

home £285,754 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA18 is a postcode district in Bexley, London, covering 68 active and 33 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DA18 (38%) is characterised by a settled renting community — long-term tenants with stable family lives, alongside a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links (37%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a deprived urban area with significant social housing and lower incomes. Overall, DA18 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in DA18 are around £285k, up 15.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DA18 at 234 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 36, DA18 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DA18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.9%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean44.9%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences402
Anti-social behaviour207
Vehicle crime180
Other theft93
Criminal damage and arson82

school Local Schools

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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Yarnton Way Stores
  • Greenmead Wine Stores
  • Omo's Market
  • Rafik's Mini Market
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods
  • Thames Cafe
  • The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Patty Heaven East