DA18 4DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.2km 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 4DG 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. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00002309 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA18 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA18 4DG.
155
55
£ 42,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA18 4DG 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
With 85% social renting, DA18 4DG 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4DG. The average age is 55.0. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA18 4DG is moderate at 53 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
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 Station0.6 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.6 km
- Omo's Market0.3 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.6 km
- Brownes Chemist0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Abbey Arms0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Foodyz210.7 km
- Thames Cafe0.6 km
- The Taj Mahal0.7 km
- Abbey Cafe0.7 km
- Perfect chicken0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Best Price Cash & Carry0.8 km
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 Wood0.7 km
- Belvedere1.6 km
- Plumstead3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184DG · Data under Open Government Licence