Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

HARTLEY ROAD, DA16 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTLEY ROAD, DA16 1BB.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British69.6%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean12.8%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour22
Burglary17
Public order14
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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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils1.0 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.1 km
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Alexander McLeod Primary School

Good583 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 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 Convenience0.9 km
  • Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.9 km
  • Lessness Stores0.6 km
  • Best-One0.9 km
  • Longleigh Convenience Store0.2 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.6 km
  • Spices0.5 km
  • The Frying Squad0.9 km
  • Salt & Batter0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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