Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OKEHAMPTON CRESCENT, DA16 1DG.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DA16 1DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

DA16 1DG is a sought-after residential area on Okehampton Crescent, 0.6km 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 1DG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k. 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00002232 (shared with 8 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 DA16 1DG. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.1%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

Terraced

£ 430,000

2 sales · Mean £ 430,000

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

DA16 1DG has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences85
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime16
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.4 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils0.7 km
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East Wickham Primary Academy

Good599 pupils1.0 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding412 pupils1.2 km
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils1.2 km
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Brampton Primary Academy

Good369 pupils1.3 km
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Barrington Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Christ Apostolic Church Dove House1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Premier S&A Convenience0.7 km
  • Wrotham Road Post Office/Battell0.7 km
  • Longleigh Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Totlins0.7 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.9 km
  • Twins Cafe0.7 km
  • Eastern Curry0.7 km
  • Raffelina's0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Drippin' In Sauce0.7 km
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.9 km
  • Real Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • The Frying Squad0.7 km
  • Salt & Batter0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Welling1.2 km
  • Bexleyheath1.7 km
  • Abbey Wood2.1 km