DA17 5BW is a safe, established residential area on Kentish Road, 0.5km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
For families considering a move, DA17 5BW 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00001653 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENTISH ROAD, DA17 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENTISH ROAD, DA17 5BW.
328
42
£ 49,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA17 5BW 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
DA17 5BW is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £398k 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 5BW. The average age is 41.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 397,500
4 sales · Mean £ 386,250
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
Terraced
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 331,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA17 5BW has low crime rates — 35 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
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere Junior School
Belvedere Infant School
Northwood Primary School
Parkway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- B & M Newsagents0.5 km
- Bachras Food & Wine0.5 km
- Deekay News0.6 km
- Expo International Supermarket0.5 km
- Shabs0.3 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Halfway Public House1.0 km
- TQ Beerworks0.2 km
- Priory Conservative Club0.1 km
- Belvedere Social Club0.5 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Lunchies0.9 km
- New Star Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Pink Pepperz0.6 km
- Chicken & Pizza Station0.6 km
- Fish Etc0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Belvedere Community Cafe0.9 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Asda Superstore0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere0.6 km
- Erith1.9 km
- Abbey Wood2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DA175BW · Data under Open Government Licence