DA5 1BF is a sought-after residential area on Bexley High Street, 0.1km from Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 15.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00002190 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEXLEY HIGH STREET, DA5 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEXLEY HIGH STREET, DA5 1BF.
456
39
£ 61,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DA5 1BF's 67% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1BF. The average age is 39.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 338,500
38 sales · Mean £ 302,482
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1BF has low crime rates — 22 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
Old Bexley Church of England School
Townley Grammar School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Upton Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.3 km
- Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club0.2 km
- Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen0.1 km
- The George0.1 km
- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bexley Village Library0.4 km
- Bexley Kitchen0.1 km
- Maharajah0.1 km
- Ristorante Alberello0.1 km
- Open House0.3 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bourne Road Pharmacy0.2 km
- Malone & Co. Florist0.2 km
- Mardens0.2 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.2 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Master Fryer0.1 km
- Mings0.1 km
- Caffe Papavero0.2 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Viceroy Of India0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.1 km
- Albany Park1.7 km
- Crayford2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bexley Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51BF · Data under Open Government Licence