DA5 1BD is a sought-after residential area on The Close, 0.4km 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 1BD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £950k. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00002207 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CLOSE, DA5 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, DA5 1BD.
314
49
£ 61,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1BD 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 1BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £950k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1BD. The average age is 49.1. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 870,000
5 sales · Mean £ 873,500
Detached
£ 1,000,000
3 sales · Mean £ 995,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1BD has low crime rates — 14 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
Beths Grammar School
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
Old Bexley Church of England School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
Hurst Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bourne Road Pharmacy0.6 km
- Bakers Of Bexley0.6 km
- Bexley Village Fruit & Veg0.6 km
- Hari Newsagents0.5 km
- Premier Bexley0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn0.8 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The George0.6 km
- Anchor0.7 km
- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
- Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.6 km
- Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bexley Kitchen0.6 km
- Maharajah0.7 km
- Ristorante Alberello0.7 km
- Bamboo0.5 km
- Bexley Country Markets Cafe0.5 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Master Fryer0.6 km
- Mings0.7 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Viceroy Of India0.8 km
- Caffe Papavero0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.6 km
- Albany Park1.6 km
- Bexleyheath2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51BD · Data under Open Government Licence