Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

BACK LANE, DA5 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, DA5 1BE.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 61,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA5 1BE 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 1BE combines high owner-occupation (95%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

DA5 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Back Lane, 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 1BE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 95% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00002205 (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 DA5 1BE. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DA5 1BE has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour19
Violence and sexual offences16
Vehicle crime15
Burglary6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Beths Grammar School

Good1741 pupils0.5 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils0.7 km
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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils0.7 km
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Upton Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils0.8 km
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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

Good810 pupils1.2 km
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Hurst Primary School

Good653 pupils1.3 km
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St Catherine's Catholic School

Good1011 pupils1.3 km
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Gravel Hill Primary School

Good424 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Anchor0.7 km
  • Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
  • Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.3 km
  • Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.7 km
  • The Millers Arms0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Open House0.5 km
  • Bexley Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.5 km
  • Greys Tea And Coffee House0.5 km
  • Village Bagels0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Malone & Co. Florist0.4 km
  • Mardens0.4 km
  • Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • Village Wines0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Caffe Papavero0.6 km
  • Master Fryer0.6 km
  • Mings0.7 km
  • Bexley Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Viceroy Of India0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.8 km
  • King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexley0.6 km
  • Albany Park1.5 km
  • Bexleyheath2.2 km