DA16 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Lodge Hill, 0.1km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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: Prices average £434k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00002226 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODGE HILL, DA16 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE HILL, DA16 1BL.
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 1BL 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. £434k 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 1BL. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 434,000
5 sales · Mean £ 429,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1BL 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
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Welling School
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Brampton Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.8 km
- Spices0.7 km
- Salt & Batter0.3 km
- Bongo's Kitchen1.0 km
- The Fish & Kebab Basket0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Lessness Stores0.7 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.3 km
- Kings Express1.0 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd1.0 km
- Magic Sweets And Drinks0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.3 km
- Royal Cafe0.9 km
- PDC Cafe0.8 km
- Rosewood Afterschool Club1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.5 km
- Welling1.8 km
- Bexleyheath1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161BL · Data under Open Government Licence