DA18 4BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kale Road, 1.5km from Lesnes Abbey in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA18 4BD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 83% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00002303 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KALE ROAD, DA18 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KALE ROAD, DA18 4BD.
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£ 42,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA18 4BD 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
DA18 4BD has a significant social housing presence — 83% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4BD. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA18 4BD has low crime rates — 49 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
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Parkway Primary School
Harris Garrard Academy
Northwood Primary School
Willow Bank Primary School
Horizons Academy Bexley
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.9 km
- Ebel Intercontinental Foods1.0 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.3 km
- Omo's Market0.4 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Belvedere North Conservative Club1.0 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Thames Cafe0.3 km
- Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.9 km
- TACO!0.9 km
- The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas1.0 km
- Patty Heaven East0.6 km
- Tasty African Takeaway0.9 km
- Double Dragon1.0 km
- Jamuna Tandoori0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.1 km
- Belvedere1.3 km
- Erith3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184BD · Data under Open Government Licence