DA16 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Sandgate Road, 0.1km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
For families considering a move, DA16 1BE represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00002226 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDGATE ROAD, DA16 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDGATE ROAD, DA16 1BE.
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 1BE 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. £332k 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 1BE. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Flat
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Semi-Detached
£ 278,500
2 sales · Mean £ 278,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1BE has low crime rates — 28 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
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Bedonwell Junior School
Brampton Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Premier S&A Convenience0.9 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.9 km
- Lessness Stores0.7 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.3 km
- Belle's Bakery0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Twins Cafe0.9 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.3 km
- Royal Cafe1.0 km
- PDC Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.7 km
- Spices0.6 km
- The Frying Squad0.9 km
- Salt & Batter0.2 km
- The Fish & Kebab Basket1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.5 km
- Welling1.8 km
- Bexleyheath1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161BE · Data under Open Government Licence