DA16 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Langley Road, 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k, up 71.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00002226 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANGLEY ROAD, DA16 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGLEY ROAD, DA16 1BQ.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 37, DA16 1BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £427k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 71.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1BQ. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 540,000
1 sales · Mean £ 540,000
Flat
£ 282,500
3 sales · Mean £ 279,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1BQ has low crime rates — 23 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
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Welling School
Brampton Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.7 km
- Spices0.6 km
- Salt & Batter0.2 km
- Bongo's Kitchen1.0 km
- The Fish & Kebab Basket1.0 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Lessness Stores0.7 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.3 km
- Magic Sweets And Drinks0.9 km
- Payless Off Licence0.9 km
- Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.2 km
- Royal Cafe1.0 km
- PDC Cafe0.9 km
- Rosewood Afterschool Club1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.4 km
- Welling1.8 km
- Bexleyheath1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161BQ · Data under Open Government Licence