DA5 1BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Bridgen 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 family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00002207 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA5 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA5 1BL.
314
49
£ 61,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1BL 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 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 97% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1BL. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1BL has low crime rates — 14 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
Old Bexley Church of England School
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
Beths Grammar School
Hurst Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Anchor0.5 km
- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.5 km
- Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.7 km
- The Millers Arms0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Open House0.6 km
- Bexley Cricket Club0.7 km
- Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.7 km
- Greys Tea And Coffee House0.7 km
- Village Bagels0.7 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant0.9 km
- Malone & Co. Florist0.6 km
- Mardens0.6 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Caffe Papavero0.7 km
- Master Fryer0.7 km
- Mings0.8 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Viceroy Of India0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn1.0 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.7 km
- Albany Park1.4 km
- Bexleyheath2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51BL · Data under Open Government Licence