Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

BRIXHAM ROAD, DA16 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIXHAM ROAD, DA16 1EL.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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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.

home £393,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Shoplifting51
Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour29
Vehicle crime24
Burglary16

school Local Schools

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St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils0.4 km
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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.4 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils0.7 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils0.9 km
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Barrington Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Twins Cafe0.4 km
  • Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • New Hing Loong0.4 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
fastfood

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