Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

MILTON ROAD, DA17 5BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5BH 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

DA17 5BH is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DA17 5BH is a safe, established residential area on Milton Road, 0.5km from Upper Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

For families considering a move, DA17 5BH represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BH 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 5BH. 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

£ 345,000

3 sales · Mean £ 331,666

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

DA17 5BH 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 offences122
Anti-social behaviour54
Shoplifting37
Vehicle crime26
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.4 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.5 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.7 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.9 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.1 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Welcome Inn0.9 km
  • New Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Pink Pepperz0.5 km
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.8 km
  • Fish Etc0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • B & M Newsagents0.7 km
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Deekay News0.4 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.4 km
  • Shabs0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.3 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Belvedere Social Club0.4 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.6 km
  • Royal Standard0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.3 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.4 km
  • Sunshine Cafe0.9 km
  • Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.4 km
  • Marios Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Asda Superstore0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.8 km
  • Abbey Wood1.8 km
  • Erith2.1 km