HURSTBOURNE COTTAGES, DA5 1LT House Prices & Local Information

DA5 1LT is a sought-after residential area on Hurstbourne Cottages, 0.2km 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 high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 3.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1LT are sourced from Output Area E00002177 (shared with 112 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.