Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

ELMSTED CRESCENT, DA16 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMSTED CRESCENT, DA16 1AU.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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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.

home £395,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British71.2%
Asian / British Asian16.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour15
Burglary15
Public order15
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils1.0 km
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Alexander McLeod Primary School

Good583 pupils1.0 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.0 km
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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 pupils1.0 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils1.2 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.7 km
  • Spices0.5 km
  • Salt & Batter0.2 km
  • Bongo's Kitchen1.0 km
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.1 km
  • Rosewood Afterschool Club1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood1.4 km
  • Bexleyheath1.9 km
  • Welling1.9 km