Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

371

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Avg Age

40

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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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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DA16 1DD's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £508k 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 up 18.4% year-on-year.

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

DA16 1DD is a sought-after residential area on Okehampton Crescent, 0.6km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.

For serious buyers, DA16 1DD 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 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £508k, up 18.4% 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00002233 (shared with 6 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 1DD. 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

White / British49.9%
Asian / British Asian23.9%
Black / African / Caribbean13.1%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 575,000

3 sales · Mean £ 570,000

Detached

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

Terraced

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

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

DA16 1DD has low crime rates — 17 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime21
Burglary20
Criminal damage and arson12

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 pupils0.5 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils0.9 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils0.9 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.0 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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Barrington Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Premier S&A Convenience0.6 km
  • Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.6 km
  • Best-One0.5 km
  • Lessness Stores0.5 km
  • Longleigh Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Twins Cafe0.6 km
  • Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • New Hing Loong0.5 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.2 km
  • Hooked Fish And Grill0.7 km
  • The Frying Squad0.6 km
  • Spices0.4 km
  • Salt & Batter0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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