DA18 4DE 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 4DE 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. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 30.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00002304 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANGOLD WAY, DA18 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANGOLD WAY, DA18 4DE.
397
34
£ 42,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA18 4DE 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 49% of tenure in DA18 4DE — 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. Property prices are trending up 30.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4DE. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 221,500
4 sales · Mean £ 243,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA18 4DE is moderate at 54 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
Horizons Academy Bexley
Willow Bank Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.7 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.6 km
- Omo's Market0.3 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.6 km
- Bachras Food & Wine1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Abbey Arms0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Foodyz210.7 km
- Thames Cafe0.6 km
- The Taj Mahal0.7 km
- Abbey Cafe0.8 km
- Perfect chicken0.7 km
- + 2 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
- Erith3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184DE · Data under Open Government Licence