Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

RUSKIN ROAD, DA17 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSKIN ROAD, DA17 5BF.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA17 5BF 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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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 38, DA17 5BF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.

home £228,250 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA17 5BF is a safe, established residential area on Ruskin Road, 0.6km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 8.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00001649 (shared with 9 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 5BF. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.2%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean25.1%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 222,000

14 sales · Mean £ 220,178

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

DA17 5BF has low crime rates — 41 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 offences130
Anti-social behaviour71
Criminal damage and arson34
Vehicle crime28
Public order16

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.3 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.5 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.6 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.8 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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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.1 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.6 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.4 km
  • Royal Standard0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Deekay News0.6 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.6 km
  • Shabs0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.3 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe1.0 km
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.5 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.6 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.8 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.6 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Pink Pepperz0.7 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.5 km
  • Fish Etc0.7 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.5 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Asda Superstore0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.6 km
  • Abbey Wood1.9 km
  • Erith2.1 km