Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

TOTNES ROAD, DA16 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOTNES ROAD, DA16 1BU.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

37

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DA16 1BU's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £456k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 26.7% year-on-year.

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

DA16 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Totnes Road, 0.4km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.

For serious buyers, DA16 1BU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £456k, down 26.7% year-on-year. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00002229 (shared with 4 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 1BU. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.2%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.8%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 415,000

15 sales · Mean £ 433,300

Detached

£ 665,000

1 sales · Mean £ 665,000

Terraced

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

DA16 1BU has low crime rates — 25 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime15
Burglary14

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 pupils0.7 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils0.7 km
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East Wickham Primary Academy

Good599 pupils1.2 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils1.3 km
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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 pupils1.3 km
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils1.3 km
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Alexander McLeod Primary School

Good583 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Lessness Stores0.9 km
  • Premier S&A Convenience0.8 km
  • Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.8 km
  • Longleigh Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Totlins0.9 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.7 km
  • Twins Cafe0.8 km
  • Eastern Curry0.9 km
  • Royal Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Drippin' In Sauce1.0 km
  • Spices0.8 km
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.8 km
  • Real Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • The Frying Squad0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welling1.4 km
  • Bexleyheath1.8 km
  • Abbey Wood1.9 km