Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

MANGOLD WAY, DA18 4DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANGOLD WAY, DA18 4DA.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

34

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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 4DA 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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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in DA18 4DA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.

home £233,750 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA18 4DA is a safe, established residential area on Mangold Way, 1.3km 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 4DA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 10.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00002304 (shared with 3 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 4DA. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.4%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean43.6%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 233,750

6 sales · Mean £ 227,000

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

Crime around DA18 4DA is moderate at 52 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 offences172
Anti-social behaviour86
Vehicle crime82
Criminal damage and arson40
Drugs28

school Local Schools

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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.2 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils0.4 km
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Horizons Academy Bexley

Good20 pupils0.4 km
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Willow Bank Primary School

Good338 pupils0.5 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.6 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good432 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • BP Thamesmead Service Station0.6 km
  • Greenmead Wine Stores0.6 km
  • Omo's Market0.3 km
  • Rafik's Mini Market0.6 km
  • Brownes Chemist0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Abbey Arms0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Foodyz210.7 km
  • Thames Cafe0.6 km
  • The Taj Mahal0.7 km
  • Abbey Cafe0.8 km
  • Perfect chicken0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Best Price Cash & Carry0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill0.7 km
  • Patty Heaven East0.9 km
  • Watering Mouths0.7 km
  • ABBEY GRILL0.7 km
  • New Winson0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood0.8 km
  • Belvedere1.5 km
  • Plumstead3.3 km