Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

DENTON ROAD, DA16 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENTON ROAD, DA16 1AZ.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA16 1AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £412k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DA16 1AZ 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 1AZ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% 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: Prices average £412k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00002228 (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 1AZ. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 520,000

1 sales · Mean £ 520,000

Semi-Detached

£ 372,000

5 sales · Mean £ 414,200

Flat

£ 161,500

1 sales · Mean £ 161,500

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

DA16 1AZ 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 offences52
Anti-social behaviour22
Burglary15
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.2 km
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St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils0.8 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils0.9 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.2 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 pupils1.2 km
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Alexander McLeod Primary School

Good583 pupils1.2 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Premier S&A Convenience0.8 km
  • Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.8 km
  • Lessness Stores0.7 km
  • Best-One1.0 km
  • Longleigh Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Twins Cafe0.8 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.4 km
  • Bramptons Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • New Hing Loong1.0 km
  • Royal Cafe1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.6 km
  • Spices0.6 km
  • The Frying Squad0.8 km
  • Salt & Batter0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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