Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

DA17 6DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA17 6DF.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DA17 6DF has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

DA17 6DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Belvedere in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA17 6DF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DA17 6DF are sourced from Output Area E00001633 (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 6DF. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean26.7%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

Crime around DA17 6DF is moderate at 87 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.

Shoplifting154
Violence and sexual offences80
Anti-social behaviour72
Criminal damage and arson26
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Cornerstone School

20 pupils0.2 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils0.3 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils0.3 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils0.8 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils0.9 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils1.2 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • TQ Beerworks0.5 km
  • Priory Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The Morgan0.6 km
  • Belvedere Working Men's Club0.6 km
  • Halfway Public House0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Bachras Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Shabs0.4 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
  • Belvedere News Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Sveiki0.6 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe0.3 km
  • Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.7 km
  • 255 Broadway Staff Restaurant0.2 km
  • Cafe De Belvedere0.3 km
  • Canteen At Asda Erith CDC0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chicken & Pizza Station0.2 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
  • Double Dragon0.5 km
  • Jamuna Tandoori0.6 km
  • Big Daddy's Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Belvedere0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Superstore0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belvedere0.2 km
  • Erith1.8 km
  • Abbey Wood2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Belvedere Rail Station0.2 km