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.
TOTNES ROAD, DA16 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOTNES ROAD, DA16 1BU.
353
37
£ 59,100 /yr
54%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Hillsgrove Primary School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Welling School
East Wickham Primary Academy
Brampton Primary Academy
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Foster's Primary School
Alexander McLeod Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.4 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DA161BU · Data under Open Government Licence