Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

EDWARDS ROAD, DA17 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARDS ROAD, DA17 5AL.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA17 5AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DA17 5AL has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 26.2% year-on-year.

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

DA17 5AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edwards Road, 0.6km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA17 5AL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, up 26.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00001639 (shared with 7 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 5AL. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.7%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean22.1%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 302,100

16 sales · Mean £ 324,656

Flat

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

Crime around DA17 5AL is moderate at 67 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 offences151
Shoplifting150
Anti-social behaviour93
Criminal damage and arson39
Vehicle crime33

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.2 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.5 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.7 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils0.9 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.2 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.8 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.2 km
  • Royal Standard0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Deekay News0.8 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.8 km
  • Shabs0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.7 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.8 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.6 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Pink Pepperz0.9 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.4 km
  • Fish Etc1.0 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.7 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Asda Superstore0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.4 km
  • Abbey Wood1.9 km
  • Erith2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Belvedere Rail Station0.4 km