DA16 1DB 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 1DB 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 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £555k. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00002233 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DB.
371
40
£ 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
DA16 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £555k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £555k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1DB. The average age is 40.2. 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
Terraced
£ 555,000
1 sales · Mean £ 555,000
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
3 sales · Mean £ 441,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1DB has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
Brampton Primary Academy
Welling School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Bedonwell Junior School
Barrington Primary School
Foster's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Premier S&A Convenience0.5 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.5 km
- Best-One0.5 km
- Lessness Stores0.6 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Twins Cafe0.5 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- New Hing Loong0.5 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.2 km
- Hooked Fish And Grill0.6 km
- The Frying Squad0.5 km
- Spices0.5 km
- Salt & Batter0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath1.3 km
- Welling1.8 km
- Abbey Wood1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161DB · Data under Open Government Licence