DA16 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Hadlow Road, 0.3km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA16, DA16 1AS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00002224 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HADLOW ROAD, DA16 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HADLOW ROAD, DA16 1AS.
381
36
£ 59,100 /yr
44%
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.
Area Character
DA16 1AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £475k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1AS. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1AS has low crime rates — 25 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 Infant and Nursery School
Bedonwell Junior School
Brampton Primary Academy
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Abbey Wood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Premier S&A Convenience0.8 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.8 km
- Lessness Stores0.6 km
- Best-One0.9 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Twins Cafe0.8 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.4 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- New Hing Loong0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.5 km
- Spices0.5 km
- The Frying Squad0.8 km
- Salt & Batter0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.6 km
- Bexleyheath1.7 km
- Welling1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161AS · Data under Open Government Licence