THE DRIVE, DA5 3BX - Information

Overview

The DA5 3BX postcode is in Bexley, Bexley postcode town, within London, England region.

For comprehensive crime statistics in the DA5 3BX area, explore the DA5 3BX Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA5 3BX area, visit the DA5 3BX House Prices

Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ 0.12682022541824864, 51.44482891411979 ]
  • What 3 Words: stews.twist.mouse
  • Plus Code:
NameType
Postcode AreaDA5
WardBlendon & Penhill
Middle layer Super Output AreaDanson Park
Lower Tier Local AuthorityBexley
Upper Tier Local AuthorityBexley
RegionLondon
CountryEngland
Travel To Work AreaLondon
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
NHS Care BoardNHS South East London Integrated Care Board
Electoral wardBlendon & Penhill
Westminster Parliamentary ConstituencyOld Bexley and Sidcup
Multiple Deprivation Index30525

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multi-ethnic suburbia / Affluent communities / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Blendon(0.16 mi)

  • Blendon, (0.16 mi)
  • Bridgen, (0.34 mi)
  • Hurst, (0.35 mi)
  • Upton, (0.83 mi)
  • Old Bexley, (0.84 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

    Nearby Railway Station

    The nearest Railway Station is Albany Park(0.63 mi)

    • Albany Park, (0.63 mi)
    • Bexley, (0.97 mi)
    • Sidcup, (1.25 mi)
    Nearby Airport

    The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport(23.52 mi)

    • Gatwick Airport, (23.52 mi)
    • Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail, (24.74 mi)
    • Heathrow Terminal 4 Bus, (24.79 mi)
    • Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail, (25.24 mi)
    Nearby Schools

    Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)

    NameAgeDistanceDetails
    Hurst Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11DA5 3AJ (0.27 mi)Details
    Upton Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding3-11DA5 1HH (0.47 mi)Details
    Old Bexley Church of England SchoolPrimary, Good3-11DA5 3JR (0.62 mi)Details
    Sherwood Park Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11DA15 9JQ (0.67 mi)Details
    Townley Grammar SchoolSecondary, Outstanding11-18DA6 7AB (0.67 mi)Details
    Blackfen School for GirlsSecondary, Good11-18DA15 9NU (0.71 mi)Details
    Hurstmere SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement11-16DA15 9AW (0.76 mi)Details
    Chatsworth Infant SchoolPrimary, Good3-7DA15 9DD (0.93 mi)Details
    Crook Log Primary SchoolPrimary, Good3-11DA6 8EQ (0.98 mi)Details
    Royal Park Primary AcademyPrimary, Good3-11DA14 4PX (0.99 mi)Details
    Nearby Nhs GP

    The nearest GP to this postcode is PLAS MEDDYG SURGERY(0.77 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

    NameTelephonePostcode
    plas meddyg surgeryActiveplas meddyg surgery, 40 parkhill road, bexley, kent01322470595DA5 1HU
    Nearby Amenities
    • Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant
      0.06 mi
    • Deo's Local
      0.19 mi
    • Patfam
      0.32 mi
    • Bexley Food & Wine
      0.32 mi
    • Newsmarket Store (Premier)
      0.43 mi
    • Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs
      0.19 mi
    • Dragon Express
      0.32 mi
    • Maddison's Bakery
      0.32 mi
    • Sherwood Garden
      0.44 mi
    • Favorite Chicken And Ribs
      0.44 mi

    THE DRIVE, DA5 3BX Demographics

    (from Census 2021)

    The population of DA53BX is 413 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

    Age

    The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2060), Between 35 to 44 (1606), and Between 45 to 54 (1498).

    Ethinicity

    According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 354 people, followed by Indian with a total of 15.

    Education

    Regarding education, 105 adults have Level 4, while 58 have Level 2.

    Deprivation

    As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (316), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (161).

    Occupation
    The most common occupations in the nearby area are
    • Professional occupations (45)
    • Managers, directors and senior officials (39), and
    • Administrative and secretarial occupations (38)
    Religion

    In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (223), followed by No religion (141).

    NS-SEC

    The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (79) followed by Intermediate occupations (63), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (57).

    Economic Status

    Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (463), and 269 adults mentioned they are Retired.

    Country of Birth

    As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1395) and Middle East and Asia (37).