DA5 1DY is a sought-after residential area on Oxford Mews, 0.2km 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 1DY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 91% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k. 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00002191 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD MEWS, DA5 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD MEWS, DA5 1DY.
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42
£ 61,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1DY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DA5 1DY's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £370k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1DY. The average age is 42.3. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 277,500
3 sales · Mean £ 326,466
Flat
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1DY has low crime rates — 25 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
Beths Grammar School
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Hurst Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.4 km
- Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club0.1 km
- Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen0.2 km
- The George0.2 km
- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bexley Village Library0.4 km
- Bexley Kitchen0.2 km
- Maharajah0.2 km
- Ristorante Alberello0.2 km
- Bamboo0.1 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bourne Road Pharmacy0.3 km
- Bakers Of Bexley0.1 km
- Bexley Village Fruit & Veg0.1 km
- Premier Bexley0.1 km
- Malone & Co. Florist0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn0.8 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Master Fryer0.2 km
- Mings0.2 km
- Caffe Papavero0.1 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Viceroy Of India0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.1 km
- Albany Park1.6 km
- Crayford2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bexley Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51DY · Data under Open Government Licence