DA16 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Lodge Hill, 0.5km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA16, DA16 1BP offers 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 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00002232 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODGE HILL, DA16 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE HILL, DA16 1BP.
365
39
£ 59,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DA16 1BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £365k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1BP. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 365,750
2 sales · Mean £ 365,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1BP has low crime rates — 34 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
Welling School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
East Wickham Primary Academy
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Foster's Primary School
Brampton Primary Academy
Abbey Wood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- Premier S&A Convenience0.8 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.8 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.7 km
- Thanu News Food And Wine0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Totlins0.8 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.8 km
- Twins Cafe0.8 km
- Eastern Curry0.8 km
- Raffelina's0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Drippin' In Sauce0.9 km
- Spices1.0 km
- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.9 km
- Real Fish & Chips0.8 km
- The Frying Squad0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welling1.3 km
- Bexleyheath1.8 km
- Abbey Wood1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161BP · Data under Open Government Licence