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.
HADLOW ROAD, DA16 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HADLOW ROAD, DA16 1AX.
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hillsgrove Primary School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Welling School
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Brampton Primary Academy
Abbey Wood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
4 nearby- Twins Cafe0.9 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.3 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- New Hing Loong0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.5 km
- Spices0.4 km
- The Frying Squad0.9 km
- Salt & Batter0.0 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: DA161AX · Data under Open Government Licence