DA6 7AS is an active urban area on Royal Oak Road, 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 57.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA6 7AS 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 7AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL OAK ROAD, DA6 7AS.
423
38
£ 57,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA6 7AS 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 38, DA6 7AS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £146k. Property prices are trending down 57.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA6 7AS. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,500
21 sales · Mean £ 150,783
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DA6 7AS are high at 163 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
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Upton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
- Jolly Millers0.7 km
- Pure0.2 km
- The Furze Wren0.3 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 House0.9 km
- Delta Hotels By Marriott Bexleyheath0.6 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
- Asda0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath1.1 km
- Barnehurst1.6 km
- Bexley1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: DA67AS · Data under Open Government Licence