Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences105
Anti-social behaviour53
Shoplifting37
Vehicle crime23
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 pupils0.7 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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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils1.1 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
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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
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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