Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DA.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA16 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA16 1DA combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£490k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DA16 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Okehampton Crescent, 0.7km 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 1DA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% 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 — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00002230 (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 1DA. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.1%
Asian / British Asian23.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 505,500

4 sales · Mean £ 541,500

Terraced

£ 391,750

2 sales · Mean £ 391,750

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

DA16 1DA has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences51
Shoplifting50
Anti-social behaviour29
Vehicle crime26
Burglary20

school Local Schools

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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.2 km
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St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils0.3 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils0.6 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils0.9 km
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Barrington Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Aspire Academy

Outstanding42 pupils1.3 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Premier S&A Convenience0.4 km
  • Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.4 km
  • Lessness Stores0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Best-One0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Twins Cafe0.4 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.8 km
  • Totlins0.9 km
  • Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Eastern Curry0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.5 km
  • Spices0.7 km
  • Drippin' In Sauce0.9 km
  • Hooked Fish And Grill0.8 km
  • Real Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexleyheath1.4 km
  • Welling1.5 km
  • Abbey Wood2.1 km