DA18 4DZ is a mixed residential area on St Martins Close, 1.1km from Thamesmead in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
Day-to-day life in DA18 4DZ has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4DZ are sourced from Output Area E00002296 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARTINS CLOSE, DA18 4DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARTINS CLOSE, DA18 4DZ.
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
Cultural diversity defines DA18 4DZ — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4DZ. 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
£ 349,000
6 sales · Mean £ 351,000
Flat
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA18 4DZ is moderate at 61 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
Willow Bank Primary School
Harris Garrard Academy
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Horizons Academy Bexley
Parkway Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.7 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.8 km
- Omo's Market0.1 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.8 km
- Abbey's Premier Store0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Sporting Club Thamesmead Football Club1.0 km
- Abbey Arms0.9 km
- The Birchwood P.H1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Foodyz210.9 km
- Thames Cafe0.8 km
- The Taj Mahal0.9 km
- Abbey Cafe1.0 km
- Perfect chicken0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Best Price Cash & Carry0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill0.9 km
- Patty Heaven East1.0 km
- Watering Mouths0.9 km
- ABBEY GRILL0.9 km
- New Winson0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood0.9 km
- Belvedere1.7 km
- Plumstead3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184DZ · Data under Open Government Licence