DA16 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Hartley 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 1BB 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 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00002226 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARTLEY ROAD, DA16 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTLEY ROAD, DA16 1BB.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DA16 1BB's 63% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £420k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1BB. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
5 sales · Mean £ 365,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1BB has low crime rates — 26 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
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Abbey Wood Nursery 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 Stores0.6 km
- Best-One0.9 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Twins Cafe0.9 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.3 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- New Hing Loong0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.6 km
- Spices0.5 km
- The Frying Squad0.9 km
- Salt & Batter0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.6 km
- Bexleyheath1.8 km
- Welling1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161BB · Data under Open Government Licence