Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

GERTRUDE ROAD, DA17 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERTRUDE ROAD, DA17 5AS.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

36

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

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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DA17 5AS is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 19.7% year-on-year.

home £334,270 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, DA17 5AS represents 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. 55% 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, down 19.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00001627 (shared with 80 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 5AS. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian18.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.8%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 318,750

2 sales · Mean £ 318,750

Terraced

£ 331,366

10 sales · Mean £ 345,323

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

Crime around DA17 5AS is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting150
Violence and sexual offences136
Anti-social behaviour85
Criminal damage and arson35
Vehicle crime29

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 pupils0.7 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 pupils0.8 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils1.0 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.2 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.4 km
  • The Morgan1.0 km
  • Halfway Public House0.9 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Deekay News0.9 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.8 km
  • Shabs0.1 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.7 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.8 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pink Pepperz0.9 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.3 km
  • Fish Etc1.0 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.7 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Asda Superstore0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Belvedere1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.3 km
  • Abbey Wood2.0 km
  • Erith2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Belvedere Rail Station0.4 km