DA16 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Hillsgrove Close, 0.3km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
For families considering a move, DA16 1AR represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, up 81.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00002228 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSGROVE CLOSE, DA16 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSGROVE CLOSE, DA16 1AR.
381
38
£ 59,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DA16 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 81.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1AR. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 311,500
2 sales · Mean £ 311,500
Terraced
£ 315,000
3 sales · Mean £ 316,666
Flat
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1AR has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hillsgrove Primary School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Welling School
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Brampton Primary Academy
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Alexander McLeod Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Premier S&A Convenience0.8 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.8 km
- Lessness Stores0.7 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Best-One0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Twins Cafe0.8 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.5 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- New Hing Loong0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.6 km
- Spices0.6 km
- The Frying Squad0.8 km
- Salt & Batter0.2 km
- Kingsfisher Fish, Chips And Grille Bar1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welling1.7 km
- Bexleyheath1.7 km
- Abbey Wood1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161AR · Data under Open Government Licence