Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

UPPER ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5AG.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA17 5AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

46% of DA17 5AG's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

DA17 5AG is a safe, established residential area on Upper Abbey Road, 0.8km from Upper Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

This is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00001640 (shared with 4 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 DA17 5AG. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.9%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean19.8%
Other / Mixed18.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 170,500

6 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

DA17 5AG has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences120
Anti-social behaviour62
Criminal damage and arson30
Vehicle crime30
Public order15

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.2 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.6 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.7 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.8 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils1.1 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.3 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.7 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.4 km
  • Royal Standard0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.1 km
  • Deekay News0.7 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.7 km
  • Shabs0.5 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.6 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.7 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.7 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.7 km
  • Marios Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Pink Pepperz0.8 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.6 km
  • Fish Etc0.8 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Asda Superstore0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.7 km
  • Abbey Wood1.6 km
  • Erith2.3 km