Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

408

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

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

DA16 1DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £471k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 11.3% year-on-year.

home £471,812 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA16 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Okehampton Crescent, 0.7km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within East Wickham ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA16, DA16 1DE 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 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% 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 — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £471k, up 11.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00002238 (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 1DE. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.4%
Asian / British Asian24.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
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

£ 490,000

9 sales · Mean £ 466,277

Terraced

£ 441,500

5 sales · Mean £ 455,700

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

DA16 1DE has low crime rates — 36 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 offences71
Anti-social behaviour45
Shoplifting39
Vehicle crime17
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.3 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils0.5 km
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils1.1 km
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Barrington Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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East Wickham Primary Academy

Good599 pupils1.1 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Premier S&A Convenience0.5 km
  • Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Best-One0.9 km
  • Longleigh Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Twins Cafe0.5 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.9 km
  • Totlins0.7 km
  • Bramptons Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Eastern Curry0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.7 km
  • Spices0.9 km
  • Drippin' In Sauce0.7 km
  • Real Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • The Frying Squad0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welling1.3 km
  • Bexleyheath1.5 km
  • Abbey Wood2.1 km