DA18 4ED is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Lesnes Abbey in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA18 4ED is 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. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4ED are sourced from Output Area E00002281 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA18 4ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA18 4ED.
542
37
£ 42,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA18 4ED 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 43% social renting, DA18 4ED is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4ED. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA18 4ED has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
Parkway Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Harris Garrard Academy
Horizons Academy Bexley
Willow Bank Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bachras Food & Wine0.9 km
- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.7 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.5 km
- Omo's Market0.4 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Abbey Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Foodyz210.8 km
- Thames Cafe0.5 km
- The Taj Mahal0.8 km
- Abbey Cafe0.8 km
- Perfect chicken0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Best Price Cash & Carry0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill0.8 km
- Patty Heaven East0.8 km
- Watering Mouths0.8 km
- ABBEY GRILL0.8 km
- New Winson0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood0.8 km
- Belvedere1.4 km
- Erith3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184ED · Data under Open Government Licence