DA18 4BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kale Road, 1.4km from Thamesmead in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA18 4BQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 92% 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00002299 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KALE ROAD, DA18 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KALE ROAD, DA18 4BQ.
332
30
£ 42,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA18 4BQ 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.
Area Character
With 92% social renting, DA18 4BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4BQ. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 117,000
2 sales · Mean £ 117,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA18 4BQ is moderate at 51 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 John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Harris Garrard Academy
Parkway Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Willow Bank Primary School
Horizons Academy Bexley
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.8 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.5 km
- Omo's Market0.2 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.5 km
- Brownes Chemist0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Abbey Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Foodyz211.0 km
- Thames Cafe0.5 km
- The Taj Mahal1.0 km
- Perfect chicken0.9 km
- TACO!0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill1.0 km
- Patty Heaven East0.7 km
- Watering Mouths1.0 km
- ABBEY GRILL1.0 km
- New Winson1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.0 km
- Belvedere1.4 km
- Erith3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184BQ · Data under Open Government Licence