Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

DA17 5DF has a significant social housing presence — 52% 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 58.8% year-on-year.

home £325,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA17 5DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbey Road, 0.9km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA17 5DF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 58.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5DF 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 5DF. 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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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

£ 198,500

6 sales · Mean £ 186,000

Terraced

£ 390,000

6 sales · Mean £ 390,083

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

DA17 5DF has low crime rates — 44 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 offences123
Anti-social behaviour72
Criminal damage and arson32
Vehicle crime22
Public order19

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 pupils0.5 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.7 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.8 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.9 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils0.9 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.5 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Belvedere Social Club1.0 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.2 km
  • Prince Of Wales Public House0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Deekay News1.0 km
  • Expo International Supermarket1.0 km
  • Shabs0.5 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 Foods0.5 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church1.0 km
  • Three Cooks Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.5 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • New Star Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Double Dragon0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Asda Superstore0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.6 km
  • Abbey Wood1.7 km
  • Erith2.4 km