DA17 5BQ is a safe, established residential area on Lessness Park, 0.5km from Upper Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
This 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 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £359k, down 42.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00001648 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BQ.
313
35
£ 48,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA17 5BQ 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
DA17 5BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £359k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 42.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA17 5BQ. The average age is 34.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 265,000
7 sales · Mean £ 241,500
Detached
£ 543,500
2 sales · Mean £ 543,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA17 5BQ has low crime rates — 35 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
Lessness Heath Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Cornerstone School
Northwood Primary School
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Parkway Primary School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- B & M Newsagents0.8 km
- Bachras Food & Wine0.5 km
- Deekay News0.3 km
- Expo International Supermarket0.4 km
- Shabs0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- TQ Beerworks0.4 km
- Priory Conservative Club0.3 km
- Belvedere Social Club0.4 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.7 km
- Royal Standard0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Belvedere Tandoori0.3 km
- Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.4 km
- Sunshine Cafe0.9 km
- Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.4 km
- Marios Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Asda Superstore1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere0.9 km
- Abbey Wood1.7 km
- Erith2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA175BQ · Data under Open Government Licence