DA16 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Denton Road, 0.2km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
For families considering a move, DA16 1AY represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £339k, up 80.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00002226 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENTON ROAD, DA16 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENTON ROAD, DA16 1AY.
350
37
£ 59,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DA16 1AY is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £339k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 80.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1AY. The average age is 37.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 267,500
6 sales · Mean £ 260,166
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
5 sales · Mean £ 432,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1AY 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
Welling School
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Brampton Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Premier S&A Convenience0.9 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.9 km
- Lessness Stores0.7 km
- Best-One1.0 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Twins Cafe0.9 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.4 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- New Hing Loong1.0 km
- PDC Cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.6 km
- Spices0.6 km
- The Frying Squad0.9 km
- Salt & Batter0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.6 km
- Welling1.7 km
- Bexleyheath1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161AY · Data under Open Government Licence