Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BU.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 40, DA17 5BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

DA17 5BU 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 5BU 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 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00001652 (shared with 12 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 5BU. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 282,500

3 sales · Mean £ 276,666

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

DA17 5BU has low crime rates — 33 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour51
Shoplifting37
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.3 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 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils1.0 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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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 & Wine0.5 km
  • Deekay News0.4 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.3 km
  • Shabs0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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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 Standard0.4 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 Bar0.4 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 Wood1.9 km
  • Erith2.0 km