Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5DE.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, DA17 5DE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.

home £381,875 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA17 5DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbey Road, 1.0km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA17 5DE 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. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, up 11.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00001637 (shared with 7 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 5DE. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.7%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean23.5%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 365,000

3 sales · Mean £ 366,666

Semi-Detached

£ 347,500

3 sales · Mean £ 345,833

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

DA17 5DE has low crime rates — 40 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 offences115
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime21
Public order16

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.1 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.4 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.6 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils0.9 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.9 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils1.0 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.5 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Belvedere Social Club1.0 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.3 km
  • Prince Of Wales Public House0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Deekay News0.9 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.9 km
  • Shabs0.6 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.9 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee1.0 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.6 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church1.0 km
  • Three Cooks Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.7 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
  • New Star Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Double Dragon0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Asda Superstore0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.7 km
  • Abbey Wood1.5 km
  • Erith2.5 km