Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

BUDLEIGH CRESCENT, DA16 1DP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

370

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

home £432,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British63.1%
Asian / British Asian23.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour24
Burglary23
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.1 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 pupils0.8 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils1.0 km
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Barrington Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.1 km
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Twins Cafe0.5 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.6 km
  • Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • New Hing Loong0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexleyheath1.4 km
  • Welling1.6 km
  • Abbey Wood1.9 km