DA16 1DQ 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.
For serious buyers, DA16 1DQ 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00002238 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DQ.
408
39
£ 56,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DA16 1DQ's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £460k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1DQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 440,000
4 sales · Mean £ 434,500
Terraced
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1DQ has low crime rates — 35 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
Foster's Primary School
Barrington Primary School
East Wickham Primary Academy
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Premier S&A Convenience0.5 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.5 km
- Lessness Stores1.0 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Best-One0.9 km
- + 7 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.7 km
- Spices0.9 km
- Drippin' In Sauce0.8 km
- Hooked Fish And Grill1.0 km
- Real Fish & Chips0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welling1.3 km
- Bexleyheath1.5 km
- Abbey Wood2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161DQ · Data under Open Government Licence