DA17 5AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edwards Road, 0.6km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA17 5AL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, up 26.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00001639 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWARDS ROAD, DA17 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARDS ROAD, DA17 5AL.
323
33
£ 48,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA17 5AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DA17 5AL has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 26.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA17 5AL. The average age is 33.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 302,100
16 sales · Mean £ 324,656
Flat
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA17 5AL is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Cornerstone School
Lessness Heath Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere Junior School
Parkway Primary School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- TQ Beerworks0.2 km
- Priory Conservative Club0.4 km
- Belvedere Social Club0.8 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.2 km
- Royal Standard0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Bachras Food & Wine0.2 km
- Deekay News0.8 km
- Expo International Supermarket0.8 km
- Shabs0.3 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Belvedere Community Cafe0.9 km
- Belvedere Tandoori0.7 km
- Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.8 km
- Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.6 km
- Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Pink Pepperz0.9 km
- Chicken & Pizza Station0.4 km
- Fish Etc1.0 km
- Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Asda Superstore0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere0.4 km
- Abbey Wood1.9 km
- Erith2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Belvedere Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA175AL · Data under Open Government Licence