DA17 5BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clive Road, 0.7km from Upper Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA17 5BZ 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, down 29.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00001646 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIVE ROAD, DA17 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIVE ROAD, DA17 5BZ.
361
30
£ 48,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DA17 5BZ has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 29.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA17 5BZ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 220,000
16 sales · Mean £ 202,062
Terraced
£ 290,000
6 sales · Mean £ 287,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA17 5BZ has low crime rates — 41 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
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Lessness Heath Primary School
Cornerstone School
Northwood Primary School
Parkway Primary School
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere Junior School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- TQ Beerworks0.3 km
- Priory Conservative Club0.3 km
- Belvedere Social Club0.6 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.4 km
- Royal Standard0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Bachras Food & Wine0.2 km
- Deekay News0.6 km
- Expo International Supermarket0.6 km
- Shabs0.4 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.3 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Belvedere Tandoori0.5 km
- Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.6 km
- Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.8 km
- Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.6 km
- Marios Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Pink Pepperz0.7 km
- Chicken & Pizza Station0.6 km
- Fish Etc0.7 km
- Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.5 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Asda Superstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere0.7 km
- Abbey Wood1.7 km
- Erith2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA175BZ · Data under Open Government Licence