Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

BUDLEIGH CRESCENT, DA16 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUDLEIGH CRESCENT, DA16 1DN.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA16 1DN 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA16 1DN combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£450k 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 1DN is a sought-after residential area on Budleigh Crescent, 0.6km 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 1DN 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 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 96% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00002231 (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 1DN. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

5 sales · Mean £ 357,829

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

DA16 1DN has low crime rates — 33 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 offences76
Anti-social behaviour49
Shoplifting39
Vehicle crime20
Burglary17

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 pupils0.5 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils0.5 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils1.0 km
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils1.1 km
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Barrington Primary School

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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East Wickham Primary Academy

Good599 pupils1.2 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Premier S&A Convenience0.5 km
  • Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.5 km
  • Lessness Stores0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Best-One0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Twins Cafe0.5 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.8 km
  • Totlins0.8 km
  • Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Eastern Curry0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.7 km
  • Spices0.8 km
  • Drippin' In Sauce0.8 km
  • Hooked Fish And Grill1.0 km
  • Real Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welling1.4 km
  • Bexleyheath1.5 km
  • Abbey Wood2.0 km