Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

LODGE HILL, DA16 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE HILL, DA16 1BL.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order14
Burglary13
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils1.0 km
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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 pupils1.0 km
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Alexander McLeod Primary School

Good583 pupils1.0 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils1.1 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.2 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.2 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

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
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.3 km
  • Royal Cafe0.9 km
  • PDC Cafe0.8 km
  • Rosewood Afterschool Club1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood1.5 km
  • Welling1.8 km
  • Bexleyheath1.9 km