DA5 1AS is a sought-after residential area on Parkhurst Road, 0.3km from Old Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA5, DA5 1AS offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 3.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00002178 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKHURST ROAD, DA5 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKHURST ROAD, DA5 1AS.
348
45
£ 61,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DA5 1AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1AS. The average age is 44.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,130,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1AS has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beths Grammar School
Old Bexley Church of England School
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
Hurst Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Anchor0.8 km
- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club1.0 km
- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.3 km
- Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.6 km
- The Millers Arms0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Open House0.4 km
- Bexley Cricket Club0.6 km
- Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.4 km
- Greys Tea And Coffee House0.4 km
- Village Bagels0.4 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Malone & Co. Florist0.3 km
- Mardens0.3 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Village Wines0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Caffe Papavero0.5 km
- Master Fryer0.5 km
- Mings0.5 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Viceroy Of India0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.5 km
- Albany Park1.6 km
- Bexleyheath2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bexley Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51AS · Data under Open Government Licence