Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

313

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British56.1%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean31.7%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences107
Anti-social behaviour51
Shoplifting37
Vehicle crime24
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.2 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 Supermarket0.4 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 Club0.4 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 & Coffee0.4 km
  • Sunshine Cafe0.9 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.4 km
  • Marios Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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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