DA18 4AJ is a safe, established residential area on Alder Close, 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 4AJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00002300 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDER CLOSE, DA18 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDER CLOSE, DA18 4AJ.
335
30
£ 49,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA18 4AJ 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.
Area Character
With 79% social renting, DA18 4AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4AJ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA18 4AJ has low crime rates — 19 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
Northwood Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Harris Garrard Academy
Parkway Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Cornerstone School
Belvedere Junior School
Belvedere Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- TQ Beerworks0.9 km
- The Morgan0.8 km
- Belvedere North Conservative Club0.6 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.5 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bachras Food & Wine0.7 km
- Shabs0.8 km
- B & M Newsagents0.6 km
- Lidl Belvedere0.8 km
- Ebel Intercontinental Foods0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chicken & Pizza Station0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- New Star Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas0.6 km
- Patty Heaven East0.1 km
- + 3 more
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 Centre0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Belvedere0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Superstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere0.7 km
- Abbey Wood1.8 km
- Erith2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184AJ · Data under Open Government Licence