DA6 7BW is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bexleyheath in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Bexleyheath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
Day-to-day life in DA6 7BW has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (176 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for DA6 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00176925 (shared with 67 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA6 7BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA6 7BW.
240
26
£ 57,100 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA6 7BW 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 7BW is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 26, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA6 7BW. The average age is 26.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DA6 7BW are high at 176 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.
school Local Schools
Pelham Primary School
Bexleyheath Academy
Gravel Hill Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Upland Primary School
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Seafoods1.0 km
- Londis Bexleyheath Service Station1.0 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.2 km
- One Stop Convenience Shop1.0 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Travellers Home Public House0.7 km
- Arcadia Lounge Bar0.6 km
- Elegance Lounge0.4 km
- Sunday Chef At The Lord Hill0.6 km
- The Golden Lion0.8 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Long Lane Cafe1.0 km
- Basecamp Lounge And Restaurant0.8 km
- Bindaas0.5 km
- Burger King0.1 km
- Cafe Mojito0.5 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- The 8 Burger0.4 km
- Tom Bells0.1 km
- Viet Viand0.9 km
- Ho Wan1.0 km
- Kebab Centre1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-Operative1.0 km
- Lidl Bexleyheath0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Asda0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Delta Hotels By Marriott Bexleyheath0.4 km
- 1st Bed Guest House0.6 km
- The Volunteer Pub0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath1.2 km
- Barnehurst1.3 km
- Bexley1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DA67BW · Data under Open Government Licence