Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

DA18 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA18 4BJ.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA18 4BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in DA18 4BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

DA18 4BJ is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from Thamesmead in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA18 4BJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00002300 (shared with 18 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 DA18 4BJ. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.8%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean48.0%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

DA18 4BJ has low crime rates — 47 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 offences137
Anti-social behaviour70
Vehicle crime56
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order29

school Local Schools

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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.1 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils0.2 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils0.4 km
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Willow Bank Primary School

Good338 pupils0.4 km
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Horizons Academy Bexley

Good20 pupils0.5 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils0.6 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good432 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • BP Thamesmead Service Station0.7 km
  • Greenmead Wine Stores0.6 km
  • Omo's Market0.1 km
  • Rafik's Mini Market0.6 km
  • Brownes Chemist0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Abbey Arms0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Foodyz210.9 km
  • Thames Cafe0.6 km
  • The Taj Mahal0.9 km
  • Abbey Cafe1.0 km
  • Perfect chicken0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Best Price Cash & Carry1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill0.9 km
  • Patty Heaven East0.8 km
  • Watering Mouths0.9 km
  • ABBEY GRILL0.9 km
  • New Winson0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood0.9 km
  • Belvedere1.5 km
  • Erith3.4 km