Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

UPPER ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5AE.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DA17 5AE's 63% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

home £352,666 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA17 5AE is a mixed residential area on Upper Abbey Road, 0.5km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, down 3.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00001647 (shared with 6 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 DA17 5AE. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.0%
Asian / British Asian17.3%
Black / African / Caribbean18.6%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

Flat

£ 201,500

4 sales · Mean £ 193,500

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

Crime around DA17 5AE is moderate at 70 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.

Violence and sexual offences155
Shoplifting151
Anti-social behaviour94
Criminal damage and arson42
Vehicle crime33

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.4 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.4 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.6 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils0.8 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils0.8 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils0.9 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.1 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Halfway Public House0.9 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.7 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Deekay News0.8 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.7 km
  • Shabs0.2 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.6 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.7 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.7 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pink Pepperz0.8 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.4 km
  • Fish Etc0.9 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Asda Superstore0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.4 km
  • Abbey Wood2.0 km
  • Erith2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Belvedere Rail Station0.5 km