Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

DA17 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA17 5BX.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

30

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DA17 5BX has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

DA17 5BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA17 5BX is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00001646 (shared with 3 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 5BX. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.2%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean31.9%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

DA17 5BX has low crime rates — 42 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 offences135
Anti-social behaviour88
Criminal damage and arson37
Vehicle crime30
Public order19

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.2 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.5 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.6 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils0.9 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.2 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.7 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.3 km
  • Royal Standard0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Deekay News0.7 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.7 km
  • Shabs0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.6 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.7 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.7 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Pink Pepperz0.8 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.4 km
  • Fish Etc0.9 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Asda Superstore0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.5 km
  • Abbey Wood1.8 km
  • Erith2.1 km