Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

BANKS LANE, DA6 7BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKS LANE, DA6 7BH.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA6 7BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DA6 7BH is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

DA6 7BH is a mixed residential area on Banks Lane, 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 suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £373k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA6 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00001768 (shared with 18 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 DA6 7BH. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian15.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 347,500

10 sales · Mean £ 344,800

Detached

£ 465,000

1 sales · Mean £ 465,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DA6 7BH is above average at 97 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 offences159
Anti-social behaviour103
Shoplifting81
Public order59
Drugs58

school Local Schools

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Bexleyheath Academy

Good1111 pupils0.3 km
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Upland Primary School

Good480 pupils0.4 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good430 pupils0.7 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils0.9 km
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Crook Log Primary School

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Outstanding1.0 km
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Upton Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils1.0 km
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Gravel Hill Primary School

Good424 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Seafoods0.9 km
  • Londis Bexleyheath Service Station1.0 km
  • Poundland0.3 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.3 km
  • Dianes Floral Design0.9 km
  • + 50 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Travellers Home Public House1.0 km
  • Arcadia Lounge Bar0.2 km
  • Bexleyheath Golf Club1.0 km
  • Elegance Lounge0.2 km
  • The Golden Lion0.3 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Long Lane Cafe1.0 km
  • ABCatering0.9 km
  • Basecamp Lounge And Restaurant0.3 km
  • Bindaas0.1 km
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • The 8 Burger0.2 km
  • Tom Bells0.4 km
  • Viet Viand0.4 km
  • Flames Pizza And Grill0.7 km
  • Great Wall0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative1.0 km
  • Lidl Bexleyheath0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Crook Log Guest House0.6 km
  • Delta Hotels By Marriott Bexleyheath0.9 km
  • 1st Bed Guest House0.3 km
  • The Volunteer Pub0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexleyheath0.7 km
  • Barnehurst1.6 km
  • Bexley2.0 km