Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

ST FRANCIS ROAD, DA8 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST FRANCIS ROAD, DA8 1AS.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

DA8 1AS has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

DA8 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Francis Road, 0.3km from Hillside in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Erith ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA8 1AS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00001991 (shared with 14 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 DA8 1AS. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.0%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean19.9%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around DA8 1AS is moderate at 66 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 offences119
Anti-social behaviour70
Drugs47
Criminal damage and arson29
Vehicle crime25

school Local Schools

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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School

Outstanding576 pupils0.9 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils1.0 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils1.0 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils1.2 km
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St Fidelis Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils1.2 km
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King Henry School

Inadequate1537 pupils1.3 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Company Shop At Ocado0.8 km
  • Erith Mini Market0.4 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe1.0 km
  • Le Cafe Creme0.4 km
  • The Bookstore Cafe0.7 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • K's Spice African Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pom Pom Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Caffe Papavero0.6 km
  • Chilli Chill0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Lucky Inn0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Halfway Public House0.8 km
  • The Ship0.1 km
  • Erith Veterans Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Erith0.5 km
  • Belvedere1.5 km
  • Barnehurst2.5 km