DA18 4DS is a mixed residential area on St Katherines Road, 1.0km from Thamesmead in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
Day-to-day life in DA18 4DS has the character of 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. 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00002296 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST KATHERINES ROAD, DA18 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST KATHERINES ROAD, DA18 4DS.
461
37
£ 49,000 /yr
48%
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
Cultural diversity defines DA18 4DS — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA18 4DS. The average age is 37.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 352,000
5 sales · Mean £ 342,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA18 4DS is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Garrard Academy
Willow Bank Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Horizons Academy Bexley
Parkway Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.8 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.8 km
- Omo's Market0.2 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.8 km
- Bethel Mini Mart0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sporting Club Thamesmead Football Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Thames Cafe0.8 km
- Perfect chicken1.0 km
- The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre0.9 km
- TACO!0.5 km
- The Mezzanine Cafe0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Best Price Cash & Carry1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Patty Heaven East1.0 km
- K's spice African express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.0 km
- Belvedere1.7 km
- Dagenham Dock3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184DS · Data under Open Government Licence