DA18 4DP is a safe, established residential area located 1.4km from Lesnes Abbey in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00002307 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA18 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA18 4DP.
420
35
£ 42,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DA18 4DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4DP. The average age is 34.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA18 4DP has low crime rates — 46 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
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Horizons Academy Bexley
Willow Bank Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.9 km
- Ebel Intercontinental Foods0.9 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.3 km
- Omo's Market0.5 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Belvedere North Conservative Club0.9 km
- Abbey Arms1.0 km
- Belvedere Working Men's Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Foodyz211.0 km
- Thames Cafe0.3 km
- The Taj Mahal1.0 km
- Perfect chicken1.0 km
- Canteen Of Ferndale Foods0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas0.9 km
- Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill1.0 km
- Patty Heaven East0.6 km
- Tasty African Takeaway0.9 km
- Watering Mouths1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.0 km
- Belvedere1.2 km
- Erith3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184DP · Data under Open Government Licence