Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

KENTISH ROAD, DA17 5BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENTISH ROAD, DA17 5BW.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA17 5BW 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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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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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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10/10
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Area Character

DA17 5BW is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £398k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DA17 5BW is a safe, established residential area on Kentish Road, 0.5km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

For families considering a move, DA17 5BW represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £398k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00001653 (shared with 6 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 5BW. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.0%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
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

Detached

£ 397,500

4 sales · Mean £ 386,250

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

Terraced

£ 330,000

3 sales · Mean £ 331,666

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

DA17 5BW 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 offences132
Anti-social behaviour64
Criminal damage and arson32
Vehicle crime31
Other theft14

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 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils0.9 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils0.9 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • B & M Newsagents0.5 km
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Deekay News0.6 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.5 km
  • Shabs0.3 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Halfway Public House1.0 km
  • TQ Beerworks0.2 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.5 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Lunchies0.9 km
  • New Star Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Pink Pepperz0.6 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.6 km
  • Fish Etc0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.4 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.5 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.9 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Asda Superstore0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.6 km
  • Erith1.9 km
  • Abbey Wood2.0 km