DA16 1DW 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 1DW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, up 6.4% 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00002231 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUDLEIGH CRESCENT, DA16 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUDLEIGH CRESCENT, DA16 1DW.
309
42
£ 59,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA16 1DW 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.
Area Character
DA16 1DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1DW. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 393,250
12 sales · Mean £ 390,391
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1DW has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Premier S&A Convenience0.5 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.5 km
- Lessness Stores0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Best-One0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Twins Cafe0.5 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.7 km
- Totlins0.9 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Eastern Curry0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.5 km
- Spices0.7 km
- Drippin' In Sauce1.0 km
- Hooked Fish And Grill0.8 km
- Real Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath1.4 km
- Welling1.5 km
- Abbey Wood2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161DW · Data under Open Government Licence