DA17 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Draper Close, 0.7km from Upper Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
Within the DA17 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00001648 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAPER CLOSE, DA17 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAPER CLOSE, DA17 5BY.
313
35
£ 48,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA17 5BY 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
No single demographic signal dominates DA17 5BY — age 35, 46% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA17 5BY. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 237,250
4 sales · Mean £ 236,125
Terraced
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA17 5BY 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
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Lessness Heath Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Cornerstone School
Parkway Primary School
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere Junior School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- TQ Beerworks0.3 km
- Priory Conservative Club0.4 km
- Belvedere Social Club0.6 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.4 km
- Royal Standard0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Bachras Food & Wine0.2 km
- Deekay News0.6 km
- Expo International Supermarket0.6 km
- Shabs0.5 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.3 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Belvedere Tandoori0.5 km
- Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee0.6 km
- Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.8 km
- Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.6 km
- Marios Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Pink Pepperz0.7 km
- Chicken & Pizza Station0.7 km
- Fish Etc0.7 km
- Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.5 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Asda Superstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere0.7 km
- Abbey Wood1.7 km
- Erith2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA175BY · Data under Open Government Licence