DA17 5DN is a safe, established residential area on Elstree Gardens, 1.1km from Lesnes Abbey in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k, up 17.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00002049 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELSTREE GARDENS, DA17 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELSTREE GARDENS, DA17 5DN.
337
36
£ 42,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA17 5DN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DA17 5DN — age 36, 72% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £383k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 17.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA17 5DN. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 312,500
15 sales · Mean £ 350,166
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 343,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA17 5DN has low crime rates — 34 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
Parkway Primary School
Northwood Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Harris Garrard Academy
Horizons Academy Bexley
Willow Bank Primary School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- TQ Beerworks0.9 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.8 km
- Prince Of Wales Public House0.8 km
- Belvedere North Conservative Club0.8 km
- Belvedere Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bachras Food & Wine0.6 km
- Deekay News1.0 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
- Belvedere News Food And Wine0.8 km
- Sveiki0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Double Dragon0.8 km
- Jamuna Tandoori0.8 km
- Xing's0.8 km
- Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas0.8 km
- Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre0.8 km
- Foodyz210.9 km
- Thames Cafe0.5 km
- The Taj Mahal1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.0 km
- Belvedere1.2 km
- Erith2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DA175DN · Data under Open Government Licence