DA8 1AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Hillside in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
Within the DA8 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00001984 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA8 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA8 1AX.
465
32
£ 46,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA8 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines DA8 1AX — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA8 1AX. The average age is 32.5. 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 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)
DA8 1AX has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere Junior School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Cornerstone School
Lessness Heath Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Erith Supermarket0.8 km
- Company Shop At Ocado0.6 km
- Erith Mini Market0.7 km
- Shabs0.9 km
- Afro-Caribbean Grocery Store0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Ship0.8 km
- The Morgan0.9 km
- Halfway Public House0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Belvedere Community Cafe0.3 km
- Le Cafe Creme0.7 km
- 255 Broadway Staff Restaurant0.9 km
- Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado0.6 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Chicken & Pizza Station0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
- Pom Pom Fish Bar0.7 km
- Big Daddy's Kitchen0.4 km
- China Red Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Superstore0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere0.8 km
- Erith1.2 km
- Barnehurst2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81AX · Data under Open Government Licence