DA5 2AP is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
For serious buyers, DA5 2AP is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 2AP are sourced from Output Area E00002196 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA5 2AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA5 2AP.
359
43
£ 61,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 2AP 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 2AP combines high owner-occupation (92%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 2AP. The average age is 43.4. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 2AP has low crime rates — 22 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
Beths Grammar School
Old Bexley Church of England School
Maypole Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Open House0.6 km
- Bexley Cricket Club0.7 km
- Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.5 km
- Greys Tea And Coffee House0.6 km
- Village Bagels0.5 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Malone & Co. Florist0.7 km
- Mardens0.7 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Village Wines0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.9 km
- Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.7 km
- The Millers Arms0.4 km
- The Railway Tavern0.5 km
- Black Horse Public House0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Caffe Papavero0.5 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Lau's Kitchen0.9 km
- Viceroy Of India0.4 km
- Kebab Bexley0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.5 km
- Holiday Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.5 km
- Albany Park2.0 km
- Crayford2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA52AP · Data under Open Government Licence