DA16 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Budleigh Crescent, 0.5km 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 1DP 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, down 1.6% 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00002230 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUDLEIGH CRESCENT, DA16 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUDLEIGH CRESCENT, DA16 1DP.
370
39
£ 59,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA16 1DP 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA16 1DP combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£432k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1DP. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 405,000
14 sales · Mean £ 418,821
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1DP has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Hillsgrove Primary School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Welling School
Brampton Primary Academy
Barrington Primary School
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Foster's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Premier S&A Convenience0.5 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.5 km
- Lessness Stores0.7 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Best-One0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Twins Cafe0.5 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.6 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- New Hing Loong0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.4 km
- Spices0.6 km
- Hooked Fish And Grill0.8 km
- The Frying Squad0.5 km
- Salt & Batter0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath1.4 km
- Welling1.6 km
- Abbey Wood1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161DP · Data under Open Government Licence