DA17 5BT 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 strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00001652 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BT.
364
40
£ 48,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DA17 5BT's 70% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA17 5BT. 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
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
£ 222,500
8 sales · Mean £ 223,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA17 5BT has low crime rates — 34 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
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Parkway Primary School
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
23 nearby- B & M Newsagents0.8 km
- Bachras Food & Wine0.5 km
- Deekay News0.3 km
- Expo International Supermarket0.3 km
- Shabs0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- TQ Beerworks0.4 km
- Priory Conservative Club0.2 km
- Belvedere Social Club0.3 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.7 km
- Royal Standard0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Belvedere Tandoori0.2 km
- Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.3 km
- Sunshine Cafe0.9 km
- Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.3 km
- Marios Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Asda Superstore0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere0.8 km
- Abbey Wood1.9 km
- Erith2.1 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: DA175BT · Data under Open Government Licence