Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

DARTFORD ROAD, DA5 2AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTFORD ROAD, DA5 2AR.

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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 2AR 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

DA5 2AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

DA5 2AR is a sought-after residential area on Dartford Road, 0.2km from Coldblow in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.

For serious buyers, DA5 2AR is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 18 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 2AR 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 2AR. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DA5 2AR has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Maypole Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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Beths Grammar School

Good1741 pupils1.3 km
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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils1.5 km
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Joydens Wood Junior School

Requires Improvement299 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Melucci's Italian Delicatessen1.0 km
  • Village Wines0.8 km
  • Bourne Road Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Vine Store0.9 km
  • Bexley Wines0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Millers Arms0.7 km
  • The Railway Tavern0.9 km
  • Maypole Social Club0.9 km
  • The George0.9 km
  • Dartfordians Community Sports Club1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.9 km
  • Greys Tea And Coffee House0.9 km
  • Village Bagels0.9 km
  • Village Cafe0.9 km
  • Bexley Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Caffe Papavero0.9 km
  • Kebab Bexley0.5 km
  • Master Fryer0.9 km
  • Mings0.8 km
  • Bexley Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexley0.9 km
  • Crayford1.9 km
  • Albany Park2.3 km