Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

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

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

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Population

416

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA17 5AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DA17 5AF has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

DA17 5AF is a safe, established residential area on Upper Abbey Road, 0.8km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

DA17 5AF is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00001640 (shared with 4 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 5AF. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.9%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean19.8%
Other / Mixed18.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 403,500

8 sales · Mean £ 360,250

Flat

£ 205,000

5 sales · Mean £ 237,020

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

DA17 5AF has low crime rates — 42 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 offences120
Anti-social behaviour69
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime29
Public order17

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.1 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.6 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.7 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.7 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils1.1 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.3 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.7 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.3 km
  • Royal Standard0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.1 km
  • Deekay News0.7 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.7 km
  • Shabs0.4 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.6 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.7 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.7 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.7 km
  • Marios Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Pink Pepperz0.8 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.6 km
  • Fish Etc0.8 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Asda Superstore0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.6 km
  • Abbey Wood1.7 km
  • Erith2.3 km