Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

WALDRIST WAY, DA18 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALDRIST WAY, DA18 4AG.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DA18 4AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in DA18 4AG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

DA18 4AG is a safe, established residential area on Waldrist Way, 1.1km 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 4AG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00002300 (shared with 18 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 4AG. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.8%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean48.0%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
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.

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

DA18 4AG has low crime rates — 26 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils0.6 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.7 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.8 km
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Willow Bank Primary School

Good338 pupils1.2 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils1.2 km
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Horizons Academy Bexley

Good20 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.8 km
  • B & M Newsagents0.9 km
  • Ebel Intercontinental Foods0.8 km
  • Greenmead Wine Stores0.5 km
  • Omo's Market0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • New Star Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas0.8 km
  • Patty Heaven East0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Health Hub1.0 km
  • Thames Cafe0.5 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.4 km
  • The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre0.1 km
  • 255 Broadway Staff Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Belvedere North Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Belvedere0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.9 km
  • Abbey Wood1.7 km
  • Erith2.8 km