Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BG.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DA17 5BG is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 50.1% year-on-year.

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

DA17 5BG is a safe, established residential area on Lessness Park, 0.4km from Upper 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, down 50.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00001652 (shared with 12 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 5BG. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 213,750

4 sales · Mean £ 213,125

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

3 sales · Mean £ 343,333

Terraced

£ 465,000

3 sales · Mean £ 396,666

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

DA17 5BG has low crime rates — 36 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour51
Shoplifting37
Vehicle crime24
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.4 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.5 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.8 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.0 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Welcome Inn0.9 km
  • New Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Pink Pepperz0.4 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.8 km
  • Fish Etc0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • B & M Newsagents0.8 km
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Deekay News0.3 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.3 km
  • Shabs0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.4 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.3 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.7 km
  • Royal Standard0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.3 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.3 km
  • Sunshine Cafe0.9 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.3 km
  • Marios Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Asda Superstore0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.9 km
  • Abbey Wood1.8 km
  • Erith2.1 km