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.
UPTON ROAD SOUTH, DA5 1QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON ROAD SOUTH, DA5 1QU.
314
49
£ 61,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Townley Grammar School
Beths Grammar School
Upton Primary School
Old Bexley Church of England School
Hurst Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn0.9 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.7 km
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: DA51QU · Data under Open Government Licence