DA5 1RE is a sought-after residential area on Shuttlemead, 0.3km from Bridgen 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 1RE offers 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £513k, down 2.7% 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 1RE are sourced from Output Area E00002207 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHUTTLEMEAD, DA5 1RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHUTTLEMEAD, DA5 1RE.
314
49
£ 61,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1RE 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 1RE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £513k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £513k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1RE. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 451,000
12 sales · Mean £ 456,000
Detached
£ 745,000
2 sales · Mean £ 745,000
Terraced
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1RE has low crime rates — 20 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
Upton Primary School
Townley Grammar School
Old Bexley Church of England School
Beths Grammar 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 Pharmacy0.9 km
- Bakers Of Bexley0.8 km
- Bexley Village Fruit & Veg0.8 km
- Hari Newsagents0.6 km
- Premier Bexley0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The George0.9 km
- Anchor0.4 km
- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
- Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.9 km
- Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Bexley Kitchen0.9 km
- Maharajah0.9 km
- Ristorante Alberello0.9 km
- Bamboo0.7 km
- Bexley Country Markets Cafe0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Master Fryer0.9 km
- Mings0.9 km
- Caffe Papavero0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.8 km
- Albany Park1.4 km
- Bexleyheath2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51RE · Data under Open Government Licence