DA18 4DL is a safe, established residential area on Holstein Way, 1.2km from Lesnes Abbey in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DA18 4DL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% 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 rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00002281 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLSTEIN WAY, DA18 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLSTEIN WAY, DA18 4DL.
542
37
£ 42,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA18 4DL 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
DA18 4DL has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4DL. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
5 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA18 4DL has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Parkway Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Harris Garrard Academy
Horizons Academy Bexley
Willow Bank Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.7 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.5 km
- Omo's Market0.5 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.5 km
- Bachras Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Abbey Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Foodyz210.7 km
- Thames Cafe0.5 km
- The Taj Mahal0.7 km
- Abbey Cafe0.8 km
- Perfect chicken0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill0.8 km
- Patty Heaven East0.9 km
- Watering Mouths0.8 km
- ABBEY GRILL0.8 km
- New Winson0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Best Price Cash & Carry0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood0.8 km
- Belvedere1.4 km
- Bexleyheath3.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: DA184DL · Data under Open Government Licence