DA5 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Weir Road, 0.2km from Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
For families considering a move, DA5 1BJ represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k, down 25.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00002177 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEIR ROAD, DA5 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEIR ROAD, DA5 1BJ.
488
37
£ 61,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DA5 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £427k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 25.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1BJ. The average age is 37.4. 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
Terraced
£ 600,000
7 sales · Mean £ 502,071
Flat
£ 290,000
31 sales · Mean £ 261,030
Semi-Detached
£ 620,000
1 sales · Mean £ 620,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1BJ has low crime rates — 33 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
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Townley Grammar School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
Upton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Open House0.5 km
- Bexley Cricket Club0.7 km
- Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.3 km
- Greys Tea And Coffee House0.3 km
- Village Bagels0.3 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Malone & Co. Florist0.4 km
- Mardens0.4 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Village Wines0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.4 km
- Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.7 km
- The Millers Arms0.1 km
- The Railway Tavern0.3 km
- Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Caffe Papavero0.4 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Viceroy Of India0.1 km
- Master Fryer0.2 km
- Mings0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.2 km
- Holiday Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.3 km
- Crayford1.9 km
- Albany Park2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bexley Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51BJ · Data under Open Government Licence