DA18 4DW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 1.3km from Thamesmead in Bexley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
This is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00002300 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA18 4DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA18 4DW.
335
30
£ 49,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA18 4DW 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
DA18 4DW has a significant social housing presence — 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4DW. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA18 4DW is moderate at 55 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
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Parkway Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Willow Bank Primary School
Horizons Academy Bexley
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.9 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.5 km
- Omo's Market0.3 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.5 km
- Bethel Mini Mart1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Thames Cafe0.5 km
- Canteen Of Ferndale Foods1.0 km
- TACO!0.7 km
- The Mezzanine Cafe0.9 km
- The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Patty Heaven East0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.1 km
- Belvedere1.4 km
- Erith3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184DW · Data under Open Government Licence