Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

DA18 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA18 4AR.

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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 4AR 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

DA18 4AR has a significant social housing presence — 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

DA18 4AR is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from Lower Belvedere in Bexley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

Day-to-day life in DA18 4AR has the character of a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4AR 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 4AR. 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)

Crime around DA18 4AR is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting145
Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.6 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.8 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils1.0 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils1.0 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils1.0 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.8 km
  • Priory Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Morgan0.7 km
  • Belvedere North Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Shabs0.7 km
  • B & M Newsagents0.5 km
  • Lidl Belvedere0.7 km
  • Ebel Intercontinental Foods0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • The Health Hub0.7 km
  • Thames Cafe0.6 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.5 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • Lunchies0.9 km
  • New Star Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Belvedere0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Superstore0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.5 km
  • Abbey Wood1.9 km
  • Erith2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Belvedere Rail Station0.5 km