DA18 4BY is a safe, established residential area on Redpoll Way, 1.4km from Bostall Heath in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA18 4BY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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. 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: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00002302 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDPOLL WAY, DA18 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDPOLL WAY, DA18 4BY.
193
44
£ 49,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA18 4BY 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
Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in DA18 4BY — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4BY. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 223,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA18 4BY 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.
school Local Schools
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Harris Garrard Academy
Parkway Primary School
Horizons Academy Bexley
Willow Bank Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.7 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.6 km
- Omo's Market0.2 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.6 km
- Brownes Chemist0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Abbey Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Foodyz210.8 km
- Thames Cafe0.6 km
- The Taj Mahal0.8 km
- Abbey Cafe0.9 km
- Perfect chicken0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Best Price Cash & Carry0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill0.8 km
- Patty Heaven East0.9 km
- Watering Mouths0.8 km
- ABBEY GRILL0.8 km
- New Winson0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood0.8 km
- Belvedere1.5 km
- Plumstead3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184BY · Data under Open Government Licence