Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

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

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

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Population

361

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in DA17 5AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

DA17 5AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Abbey Road, 0.7km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA17 5AQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% 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: Average house prices are around £313k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00001646 (shared with 3 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 5AQ. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.2%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean31.9%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 277,750

5 sales · Mean £ 294,150

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Flat

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

DA17 5AQ 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 offences129
Anti-social behaviour71
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime30
Public order19

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.2 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.6 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.6 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils1.0 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.2 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.7 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.3 km
  • Royal Standard0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Deekay News0.7 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.7 km
  • Shabs0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.3 km
  • + 18 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

18 nearby
  • Pink Pepperz0.8 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.5 km
  • Fish Etc0.8 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.6 km
  • Abbey Wood1.8 km
  • Erith2.2 km