Area Analysis Bexley, London

DA8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DA8 postcode area.

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Population

37,725

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 47,750 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 38, DA8 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £365k. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.

home £365,448 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA8 is a postcode district in Bexley, London, covering 627 active and 320 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DA8 (35%) is characterised by a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (9%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes DA8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DA8 are around £365k, up 7.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DA8 at 278 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 38, DA8 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 DA8 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 / British61.0%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean23.6%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3469
Anti-social behaviour1901
Criminal damage and arson817
Vehicle crime803
Other theft802

school Local Schools

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St Fidelis Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils
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Northumberland Heath Primary School

Good583 pupils
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Peareswood Primary School

Good419 pupils
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Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School

Outstanding576 pupils
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Barnehurst Infant School

Outstanding229 pupils
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Barnehurst Junior School

Outstanding241 pupils
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St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement375 pupils
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King Henry School

Inadequate1537 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Londis
  • Slimming World Franchise
  • Bexley AC Tuck Shop
  • Aglory Cash & Carry
  • Anell Foods
  • + 46 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado
  • Atalian Servest Food Company
  • Basil's@ Re-Instate
  • Costa
  • Erith Yacht Club
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods
  • Morrisons
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • BP ERITH
  • Deelish
  • Afishionados
  • Beijing Takeaway
  • Belmont Balti House
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Running Horses
  • Cafe Vita At Erith Leisure Centre
  • Corner Pin PH
  • Erith Rugby Football Club
  • Erith Veterans Club
  • + 7 more