DA16 1DY is a sought-after residential area on Exmouth Road, 0.5km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
For serious buyers, DA16 1DY 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. 83% 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 — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k. 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00002232 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EXMOUTH ROAD, DA16 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXMOUTH ROAD, DA16 1DY.
365
39
£ 59,100 /yr
56%
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 1DY's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £405k 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 1DY. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 396,000
8 sales · Mean £ 390,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1DY has low crime rates — 27 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
Welling School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
East Wickham Primary Academy
Brampton Primary Academy
Foster's Primary School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Barrington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Premier S&A Convenience0.7 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.7 km
- Lessness Stores1.0 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Twins Cafe0.7 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.8 km
- Totlins0.8 km
- Eastern Curry0.8 km
- Raffelina's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.8 km
- Spices0.9 km
- Drippin' In Sauce0.9 km
- Real Fish & Chips0.8 km
- The Frying Squad0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Welling1.3 km
- Bexleyheath1.7 km
- Abbey Wood2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161DY · Data under Open Government Licence