DA6 7AD is an active urban area on Royal Oak Road, 0.1km from Bexleyheath in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Bexleyheath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for DA6 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00001774 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROYAL OAK ROAD, DA6 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL OAK ROAD, DA6 7AD.
423
38
£ 57,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA6 7AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DA6 7AD is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA6 7AD. The average age is 38.2. 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)
Crime rates near DA6 7AD are high at 161 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bexleyheath Academy
Pelham Primary School
Townley Grammar School
Upland Primary School
Gravel Hill Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Upton Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
- Jolly Millers0.7 km
- Pure0.3 km
- The Furze Wren0.4 km
- The Prince Albert0.7 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Alli Bhavan0.3 km
- Argos At Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Hari Newsagents0.7 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Bakers And Baristas0.2 km
- Hazine0.6 km
- Pho 3 Mien0.7 km
- Angelica's Cafe0.2 km
- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Crook Log Guest House0.8 km
- Delta Hotels By Marriott Bexleyheath0.7 km
- 1st Bed Guest House0.4 km
- The Volunteer Pub0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Best Kebab0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Bexley Pizza & Peri Peri Chicken0.8 km
- Morleys Bexleyheath0.8 km
- Fortune Star0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl Bexleyheath0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Asda0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath1.0 km
- Barnehurst1.6 km
- Bexley1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DA67AD · Data under Open Government Licence