Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

MILTON ROAD, DA17 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILTON ROAD, DA17 5BA.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA17 5BA 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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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 38, DA17 5BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £345k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 43.2% year-on-year.

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

DA17 5BA is a safe, established residential area on Milton Road, 0.6km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

For families considering a move, DA17 5BA represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, up 43.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00001649 (shared with 9 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 5BA. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.2%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean25.1%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 318,000

16 sales · Mean £ 326,593

Detached

£ 431,000

1 sales · Mean £ 431,000

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

DA17 5BA has low crime rates — 37 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 offences137
Anti-social behaviour65
Criminal damage and arson35
Vehicle crime30
Drugs13

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.4 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.4 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.6 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.9 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils1.0 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils1.0 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

12 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.2 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.5 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.5 km
  • Royal Standard0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Deekay News0.6 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.5 km
  • Shabs0.4 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.2 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe1.0 km
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.4 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.5 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.9 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Pink Pepperz0.6 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.6 km
  • Fish Etc0.7 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.4 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.6 km
  • Abbey Wood1.9 km
  • Erith2.0 km