DA16 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Elmsted Crescent, 0.2km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA16 1AU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, up 17.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00002225 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMSTED CRESCENT, DA16 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMSTED CRESCENT, DA16 1AU.
309
38
£ 59,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA16 1AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DA16 1AU has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 17.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1AU. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
9 sales · Mean £ 343,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1AU has low crime rates — 22 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
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Welling School
Brampton Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.7 km
- Spices0.5 km
- Salt & Batter0.2 km
- Bongo's Kitchen1.0 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Lessness Stores0.6 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.1 km
- Magic Sweets And Drinks1.0 km
- Payless Off Licence1.0 km
- Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.1 km
- Rosewood Afterschool Club1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.4 km
- Bexleyheath1.9 km
- Welling1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161AU · Data under Open Government Licence