Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

DA5 2AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA5 2AP.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 61,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British85.2%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime8
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Beths Grammar School

Good1741 pupils1.0 km
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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils1.1 km
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Maypole Primary School

Good414 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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