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.
RUSKIN ROAD, DA17 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSKIN ROAD, DA17 5BF.
370
38
£ 48,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Lessness Heath Primary School
Cornerstone School
Northwood Primary School
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere Junior School
Parkway Primary School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DA175BF · Data under Open Government Licence