Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

GERTRUDE ROAD, DA17 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERTRUDE ROAD, DA17 5AT.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

36

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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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 36, DA17 5AT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.

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

DA17 5AT is a mixed residential area on Gertrude Road, 0.5km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

For families considering a move, DA17 5AT represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 4.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00001627 (shared with 80 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 5AT. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian18.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.8%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

7 sales · Mean £ 307,857

Terraced

£ 302,000

5 sales · Mean £ 306,780

Flat

£ 162,750

4 sales · Mean £ 163,875

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

Crime around DA17 5AT is moderate at 70 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.

Shoplifting149
Violence and sexual offences145
Anti-social behaviour84
Criminal damage and arson38
Vehicle crime30

school Local Schools

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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.4 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.4 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.6 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils0.8 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils0.8 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils0.9 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.1 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.3 km
  • The Morgan1.0 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.8 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Deekay News0.8 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.8 km
  • Shabs0.1 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.7 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.8 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.6 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pink Pepperz0.9 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.3 km
  • Fish Etc1.0 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.7 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Asda Superstore0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Belvedere1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.3 km
  • Erith2.0 km
  • Abbey Wood2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Belvedere Rail Station0.4 km