DA16 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Okehampton Crescent, 0.7km from Bostall Woods in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA16, DA16 1DA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DA16 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00002230 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DA.
370
39
£ 59,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA16 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA16 1DA combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£490k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA16 1DA. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 505,500
4 sales · Mean £ 541,500
Terraced
£ 391,750
2 sales · Mean £ 391,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA16 1DA has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hillsgrove Primary School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Welling School
Brampton Primary Academy
Barrington Primary School
Foster's Primary School
Aspire Academy
Bedonwell Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Premier S&A Convenience0.4 km
- Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.4 km
- Lessness Stores0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Best-One0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Twins Cafe0.4 km
- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.8 km
- Totlins0.9 km
- Bramptons Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Eastern Curry0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.5 km
- Spices0.7 km
- Drippin' In Sauce0.9 km
- Hooked Fish And Grill0.8 km
- Real Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath1.4 km
- Welling1.5 km
- Abbey Wood2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA161DA · Data under Open Government Licence