Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

SELSEY CRESCENT, DA16 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELSEY CRESCENT, DA16 1EP.

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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 1EP 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA16 1EP combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£520k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA16 1EP is a sought-after residential area on Selsey Crescent, 1.0km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.

For serious buyers, DA16 1EP is 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 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k. 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 1EP 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 1EP. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 485,000

4 sales · Mean £ 498,750

Semi-Detached

£ 455,000

2 sales · Mean £ 455,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DA16 1EP has low crime rates — 22 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 offences37
Vehicle crime26
Anti-social behaviour20
Burglary17

school Local Schools

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St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils0.1 km
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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils0.6 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils0.7 km
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Barrington Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils0.8 km
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Aspire Academy

Outstanding42 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Outstanding1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Lessness Stores0.9 km
  • Best-One0.5 km
  • Browns Newsagent1.0 km
  • Samri Bottle Stop0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Totlins1.0 km
  • Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Eastern Curry1.0 km
  • New Hing Loong0.5 km
  • Zenz Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Co-Operative0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Drippin' In Sauce1.0 km
  • Spices0.8 km
  • Hooked Fish And Grill0.5 km
  • Real Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • The Frying Squad0.2 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Kentish Belle1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexleyheath1.0 km
  • Welling1.6 km
  • Abbey Wood2.3 km