DA16 1EQ is a sought-after residential area on Brixham Road, 1.1km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
For serious buyers, DA16 1EQ 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 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k, down 1.1% 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00002210 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIXHAM ROAD, DA16 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIXHAM ROAD, DA16 1EQ.
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40
£ 59,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA16 1EQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA16 1EQ combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£427k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1EQ. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
15 sales · Mean £ 407,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1EQ has low crime rates — 23 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
Brampton Primary Academy
Hillsgrove Primary School
Barrington Primary School
Welling School
Foster's Primary School
Aspire Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Costcutter1.0 km
- Dianes Floral Design0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Pickettes Butchers0.8 km
- Premier S&A Convenience0.2 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Kingsfisher Fish, Chips And Grille Bar1.0 km
- Flames Pizza And Grill0.9 km
- Great Wall0.8 km
- Kebabies0.8 km
- Morley's0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Kentish Belle0.9 km
- William Camden Public House1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Central Park0.9 km
- Ming Of The Avenue0.9 km
- Twins Cafe0.2 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Glasshouse0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath0.9 km
- Welling1.6 km
- Abbey Wood2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161EQ · Data under Open Government Licence