Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

KALE ROAD, DA18 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KALE ROAD, DA18 4BQ.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA18 4BQ 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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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 92% social renting, DA18 4BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kale Road, 1.4km from Thamesmead in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA18 4BQ 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 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 92% 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00002299 (shared with 4 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 4BQ. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean43.4%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 117,000

2 sales · Mean £ 117,000

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

Crime around DA18 4BQ is moderate at 51 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 offences124
Anti-social behaviour73
Vehicle crime49
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order25

school Local Schools

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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.0 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils0.1 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.3 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.5 km
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Willow Bank Primary School

Good338 pupils0.6 km
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Horizons Academy Bexley

Good20 pupils0.6 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good432 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • BP Thamesmead Service Station0.8 km
  • Greenmead Wine Stores0.5 km
  • Omo's Market0.2 km
  • Rafik's Mini Market0.5 km
  • Brownes Chemist0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Abbey Arms0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Foodyz211.0 km
  • Thames Cafe0.5 km
  • The Taj Mahal1.0 km
  • Perfect chicken0.9 km
  • TACO!0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill1.0 km
  • Patty Heaven East0.7 km
  • Watering Mouths1.0 km
  • ABBEY GRILL1.0 km
  • New Winson1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood1.0 km
  • Belvedere1.4 km
  • Erith3.3 km