Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

LODGE HILL, DA16 1BN House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

381

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DA16 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.

home £252,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA16 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Lodge Hill, 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 1BN represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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: Average house prices are around £252k, up 10.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00002228 (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 1BN. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

Flat

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DA16 1BN 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour23
Burglary14
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order13

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 pupils0.9 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils0.9 km
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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 pupils1.1 km
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Alexander McLeod Primary School

Good583 pupils1.2 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.3 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.3 km
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East Wickham Primary Academy

Good599 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Premier S&A Convenience0.9 km
  • Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.9 km
  • Lessness Stores0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Longleigh Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Twins Cafe0.9 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.5 km
  • Highway Cafe (Mem's)1.0 km
  • Royal Cafe0.8 km
  • PDC Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.8 km
  • Spices0.8 km
  • The Frying Squad0.9 km
  • Salt & Batter0.3 km
  • The Fish & Kebab Basket0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welling1.6 km
  • Abbey Wood1.6 km
  • Bexleyheath1.9 km