Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

CENTURION WAY, DA18 4AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTURION WAY, DA18 4AF.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /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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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in DA18 4AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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

DA18 4AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Centurion Way, 0.8km from Lower Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA18 4AF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00002308 (shared with 6 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 DA18 4AF. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.6%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean36.9%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around DA18 4AF is moderate at 50 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 offences84
Anti-social behaviour59
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order17
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.4 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.6 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.8 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils0.9 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.0 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils1.0 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.6 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Morgan0.8 km
  • Belvedere North Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Shabs0.6 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
  • B & M Newsagents0.4 km
  • Lidl Belvedere0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.5 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.4 km
  • Lunchies0.9 km
  • New Star Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • The Health Hub0.8 km
  • Thames Cafe0.5 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.2 km
  • The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre0.4 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Belvedere0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Superstore0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.5 km
  • Abbey Wood1.8 km
  • Erith2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Belvedere Rail Station0.5 km