DA7 4BU is a mixed residential area on Princes Street, 0.5km from Bexleyheath in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Bexleyheath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, down 2.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA7 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00001767 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES STREET, DA7 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES STREET, DA7 4BU.
298
41
£ 57,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA7 4BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DA7 4BU — age 41, 78% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA7 4BU. The average age is 40.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 226,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA7 4BU is moderate at 68 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
Upland Primary School
Bexleyheath Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Crook Log Primary School
Pelham Primary School
Barrington Primary School
Brampton Primary Academy
Aspire Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- The Kentish Belle0.5 km
- The Yacht0.9 km
- Toby Carvery At Crook Log Public House0.8 km
- William Camden Public House0.5 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Dianes Floral Design0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- One Stop Convenience Shop0.9 km
- Pickettes Butchers0.7 km
- The Bakery0.6 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Bombay Balti House0.9 km
- Central Park0.5 km
- Ming Of The Avenue0.5 km
- Bakers And Baristas0.8 km
- Glasshouse0.5 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-Operative0.6 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- Lidl Bexleyheath1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Flames Pizza And Grill0.5 km
- Great Wall0.6 km
- Ho Wan0.9 km
- Kebabies0.6 km
- Morley's0.7 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Crook Log Guest House0.4 km
- 1st Bed Guest House0.5 km
- The Volunteer Pub0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath0.5 km
- Barnehurst1.7 km
- Bexley2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bexleyheath Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DA74BU · Data under Open Government Licence