DA5 1EJ is a sought-after residential area on Arbuthnot Lane, 0.2km from Bridgen in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Blendon & Penhill ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA5, DA5 1EJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k. 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00001715 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARBUTHNOT LANE, DA5 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARBUTHNOT LANE, DA5 1EJ.
356
40
£ 60,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1EJ 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 1EJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £318k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1EJ. The average age is 39.5. 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
Flat
£ 318,750
2 sales · Mean £ 318,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1EJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Upton Primary School
Hurst Primary School
Townley Grammar School
Old Bexley Church of England School
Beths Grammar School
Sherwood Park Primary School
Blackfen School for Girls
Hurstmere School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant0.4 km
- Alers Stores (Londis)0.8 km
- Patfam0.8 km
- Hari Newsagents0.9 km
- Bexley Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Silver Fox Micro Pub0.6 km
- Anchor0.1 km
- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
- The Three Blackbirds Public House0.8 km
- Bexleyheath Golf Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Craft T Cake0.6 km
- Pizza Place0.8 km
- ABCatering0.7 km
- Saggor0.8 km
- Thai Lounge0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dragon Express0.8 km
- Maddison's Bakery0.8 km
- Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Albany Park1.2 km
- Bexley1.2 km
- Bexleyheath2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51EJ · Data under Open Government Licence