DA8 1BJ is a mixed residential area on Battle Road, 0.3km from Hillside in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 35.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00001986 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATTLE ROAD, DA8 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTLE ROAD, DA8 1BJ.
376
34
£ 46,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
52% of DA8 1BJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 35.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA8 1BJ. The average age is 33.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
9 sales · Mean £ 248,944
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA8 1BJ is moderate at 56 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
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere Junior School
Cornerstone School
Lessness Heath Primary School
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Company Shop At Ocado0.6 km
- Erith Mini Market0.5 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.9 km
- Riverside Supermarket0.7 km
- Soka Blackmore Chemist0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Belvedere Community Cafe0.5 km
- Le Cafe Creme0.5 km
- Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado0.6 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.6 km
- Basil's@ Re-Instate0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pom Pom Fish Bar0.5 km
- Caffe Papavero1.0 km
- Chilli Chill0.6 km
- Lucky Inn0.5 km
- Lunchies0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Halfway Public House0.4 km
- The Ship0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Superstore0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erith1.0 km
- Belvedere1.1 km
- Barnehurst2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81BJ · Data under Open Government Licence