DA16 1EL is a sought-after residential area on Brixham Road, 0.8km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
For serious buyers, DA16 1EL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £393k, up 21.4% 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00002235 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIXHAM ROAD, DA16 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIXHAM ROAD, DA16 1EL.
394
37
£ 59,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA16 1EL 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 1EL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £393k, 88% 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 21.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1EL. The average age is 37.5. 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
£ 368,500
14 sales · Mean £ 387,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1EL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Hillsgrove Primary School
Brampton Primary Academy
Welling School
Barrington Primary School
Foster's Primary School
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Dianes Floral Design0.9 km
- Pickettes Butchers0.9 km
- Premier S&A Convenience0.4 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.4 km
- Best-One0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Twins Cafe0.4 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- New Hing Loong0.4 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Morley's0.9 km
- Oriental Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Top Quality Fish Bar0.9 km
- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.2 km
- Hooked Fish And Grill0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath1.1 km
- Welling1.8 km
- Abbey Wood2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161EL · Data under Open Government Licence