DA17 5AY is a safe, established residential area on Abbey Crescent, 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00001647 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY CRESCENT, DA17 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY CRESCENT, DA17 5AY.
381
36
£ 48,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DA17 5AY's 63% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA17 5AY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 168,000
4 sales · Mean £ 161,500
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Terraced
£ 212,000
1 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA17 5AY has low crime rates — 45 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.
school Local Schools
Cornerstone School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Lessness Heath Primary School
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere Junior School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Northwood Primary School
Parkway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- TQ Beerworks0.0 km
- Priory Conservative Club0.2 km
- Belvedere Social Club0.6 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.4 km
- Royal Standard0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Bachras Food & Wine0.4 km
- Deekay News0.7 km
- Expo International Supermarket0.6 km
- Shabs0.2 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Belvedere Community Cafe0.8 km
- Belvedere Tandoori0.5 km
- Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.7 km
- Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.8 km
- Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pink Pepperz0.8 km
- Chicken & Pizza Station0.4 km
- Fish Etc0.8 km
- Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.5 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Asda Superstore0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere0.5 km
- Erith1.9 km
- Abbey Wood2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DA175AY · Data under Open Government Licence