DA16 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Langley Road, 0.2km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA16 1BJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £364k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00002225 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANGLEY ROAD, DA16 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGLEY ROAD, DA16 1BJ.
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38
£ 59,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA16 1BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, DA16 1BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1BJ. The average age is 37.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 288,500
4 sales · Mean £ 278,000
Semi-Detached
£ 465,000
3 sales · Mean £ 445,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1BJ has low crime rates — 20 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
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Welling School
Abbey Wood Nursery 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 Stores0.5 km
- Best-One0.9 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Twins Cafe0.9 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.2 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
- Spices0.4 km
- The Frying Squad0.9 km
- Salt & Batter0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.5 km
- Bexleyheath1.8 km
- Welling1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161BJ · Data under Open Government Licence