Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

UPTON ROAD SOUTH, DA5 1QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON ROAD SOUTH, DA5 1QU.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 61,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DA5 1QU 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DA5 1QU's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £890k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 19.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA5 1QU is a sought-after residential area on Upton Road South, 0.5km from Old Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.

For serious buyers, DA5 1QU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £890k, up 19.2% year-on-year. 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 1QU are sourced from Output Area E00002207 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1QU. 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

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 880,000

3 sales · Mean £ 782,666

Semi-Detached

£ 715,000

7 sales · Mean £ 733,214

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DA5 1QU has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils0.6 km
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Beths Grammar School

Good1741 pupils0.6 km
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Upton Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils0.6 km
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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils0.7 km
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Hurst Primary School

Good653 pupils1.2 km
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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

Good810 pupils1.2 km
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St Catherine's Catholic School

Good1011 pupils1.4 km
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Gravel Hill Primary School

Good424 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bourne Road Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Bakers Of Bexley0.7 km
  • Bexley Village Fruit & Veg0.7 km
  • Hari Newsagents0.5 km
  • Premier Bexley0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.9 km
  • King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The George0.7 km
  • Anchor0.6 km
  • Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
  • Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.7 km
  • Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bexley Kitchen0.7 km
  • Maharajah0.7 km
  • Ristorante Alberello0.7 km
  • Bamboo0.6 km
  • Bexley Country Markets Cafe0.6 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Master Fryer0.7 km
  • Mings0.8 km
  • Bexley Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Viceroy Of India0.9 km
  • Caffe Papavero0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexley0.7 km
  • Albany Park1.5 km
  • Bexleyheath2.1 km