Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

ST MARTINS CLOSE, DA18 4DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARTINS CLOSE, DA18 4DZ.

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Population

461

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British26.5%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean55.5%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences138
Anti-social behaviour127
Vehicle crime67
Other theft27
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Willow Bank Primary School

Good338 pupils0.2 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils0.3 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.3 km
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Horizons Academy Bexley

Good20 pupils0.4 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.6 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.8 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good432 pupils1.0 km
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Jubilee Primary School

Good217 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Sporting Club Thamesmead Football Club1.0 km
  • Abbey Arms0.9 km
  • The Birchwood P.H1.0 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Best Price Cash & Carry0.9 km
fastfood

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