DA16 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Sidmouth Road, 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 1DS 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 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00002229 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIDMOUTH ROAD, DA16 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIDMOUTH ROAD, DA16 1DS.
353
37
£ 59,100 /yr
54%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA16 1DS combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£417k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1DS. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 410,000
2 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Semi-Detached
£ 379,000
13 sales · Mean £ 380,815
Terraced
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1DS 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
Foster's Primary School
Barrington Primary School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Bedonwell Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Premier S&A Convenience0.6 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.6 km
- Lessness Stores0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Best-One0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Twins Cafe0.6 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.6 km
- Totlins1.0 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Eastern Curry1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.6 km
- Spices0.7 km
- Hooked Fish And Grill1.0 km
- Real Fish & Chips1.0 km
- The Frying Squad0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welling1.5 km
- Bexleyheath1.6 km
- Abbey Wood1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161DS · Data under Open Government Licence