DA17 5BL is a safe, established residential area on Lessness Park, 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 5BL 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00001649 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BL.
370
38
£ 48,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA17 5BL 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 38, DA17 5BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA17 5BL. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA17 5BL has low crime rates — 38 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
Lessness Heath Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Cornerstone School
Northwood Primary School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere Junior School
Belvedere Infant School
Bedonwell Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Welcome Inn0.9 km
- New Star Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Pink Pepperz0.5 km
- Chicken & Pizza Station0.7 km
- Fish Etc0.5 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- B & M Newsagents0.7 km
- Bachras Food & Wine0.5 km
- Deekay News0.4 km
- Expo International Supermarket0.4 km
- Shabs0.5 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- TQ Beerworks0.3 km
- Priory Conservative Club0.2 km
- Belvedere Social Club0.4 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.6 km
- Royal Standard0.5 km
- + 7 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Asda Superstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere0.8 km
- Abbey Wood1.9 km
- Erith2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DA175BL · Data under Open Government Licence