DA18 4DT is a safe, established residential area on St Brides Close, 1.0km from Thamesmead in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
This 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
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 £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4DT are sourced from Output Area E00002296 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST BRIDES CLOSE, DA18 4DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST BRIDES CLOSE, DA18 4DT.
461
37
£ 49,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
56% of DA18 4DT's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4DT. The average age is 37.2. 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
£ 385,000
3 sales · Mean £ 374,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA18 4DT 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
Harris Garrard Academy
Willow Bank Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Horizons Academy Bexley
Parkway Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.8 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.8 km
- Omo's Market0.2 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.8 km
- Bethel Mini Mart0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sporting Club Thamesmead Football Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Thames Cafe0.8 km
- The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre0.9 km
- TACO!0.5 km
- The Mezzanine Cafe0.6 km
- The Ness Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Patty Heaven East1.0 km
- K's spice African express1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.1 km
- Belvedere1.7 km
- Dagenham Dock3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184DT · Data under Open Government Licence