Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

GILBERT ROAD, DA17 5DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILBERT ROAD, DA17 5DB.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

57% of DA17 5DB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.

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

DA17 5DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gilbert Road, 0.6km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

This is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, down 9.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00001638 (shared with 7 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 5DB. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.6%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean27.5%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 355,000

5 sales · Mean £ 358,500

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

Crime around DA17 5DB is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting150
Violence and sexual offences136
Anti-social behaviour86
Criminal damage and arson38
Vehicle crime28

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.3 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.5 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.8 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils0.9 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils0.9 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.3 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.5 km
  • The Morgan0.9 km
  • Halfway Public House1.0 km
  • Belvedere Social Club1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Deekay News1.0 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.9 km
  • Shabs0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Belvedere Tandoori0.9 km
  • Nuxley's Bistro & Coffee1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • The Health Hub0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.3 km
  • Mr Man's Fish N Chips0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
  • Lunchies0.8 km
  • New Star Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Asda Superstore0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Belvedere0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.3 km
  • Abbey Wood1.9 km
  • Erith2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Belvedere Rail Station0.4 km