Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

KALE ROAD, DA18 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KALE ROAD, DA18 4BL.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA18 4BL 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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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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

DA18 4BL has a significant social housing presence — 83% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4BL is a safe, established residential area on Kale Road, 1.2km from Thamesmead in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA18 4BL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 83% 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.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00002297 (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 DA18 4BL. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.5%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean58.2%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
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)

Crime around DA18 4BL is moderate at 54 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 offences161
Anti-social behaviour84
Vehicle crime71
Criminal damage and arson34
Drugs32

school Local Schools

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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.2 km
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Harris Garrard Academy

Good1430 pupils0.2 km
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Willow Bank Primary School

Good338 pupils0.4 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 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 pupils1.0 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 Stores0.7 km
  • Omo's Market0.1 km
  • Rafik's Mini Market0.7 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 Cafe0.7 km
  • The Taj Mahal0.9 km
  • Abbey Cafe1.0 km
  • Perfect chicken0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Best Price Cash & Carry0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood0.9 km
  • Belvedere1.6 km
  • Plumstead3.4 km