Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

HADLOW ROAD, DA16 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HADLOW ROAD, DA16 1AX.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DA16 1AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 35.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA16 1AX 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 1AX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, up 35.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00002224 (shared with 5 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 1AX. 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

White / British59.1%
Asian / British Asian20.6%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

3 sales · Mean £ 428,666

Terraced

£ 340,000

3 sales · Mean £ 331,666

Flat

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 194,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DA16 1AX has low crime rates — 20 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour18
Burglary18
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils0.8 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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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils1.1 km
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Alexander McLeod Primary School

Good583 pupils1.2 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Premier S&A Convenience0.9 km
  • Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.9 km
  • Lessness Stores0.5 km
  • Best-One0.8 km
  • Longleigh Convenience Store0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Twins Cafe0.9 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.3 km
  • Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • New Hing Loong0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.5 km
  • Spices0.4 km
  • The Frying Squad0.9 km
  • Salt & Batter0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood1.6 km
  • Bexleyheath1.7 km
  • Welling1.8 km