Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5DG 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.

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

DA17 5DG 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 5DG 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5DG 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 5DG. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 452,500

2 sales · Mean £ 452,500

Flat

£ 239,995

1 sales · Mean £ 239,995

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

DA17 5DG 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 offences101
Anti-social behaviour52
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime21
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.2 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.3 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.5 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils0.8 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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Horizons Academy Bexley

Good20 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.6 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.4 km
  • Prince Of Wales Public House0.8 km
  • Belvedere North Conservative Club0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Deekay News1.0 km
  • Expo International Supermarket1.0 km
  • Shabs0.7 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.7 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

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

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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