DA18 4DX is a mixed residential area on St Helens Road, 1.1km from Thamesmead in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Thamesmead East ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
Within the DA18 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA18 4DX are sourced from Output Area E00002296 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST HELENS ROAD, DA18 4DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST HELENS ROAD, DA18 4DX.
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 4DX — 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 4DX. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 312,000
2 sales · Mean £ 312,000
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA18 4DX is moderate at 63 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
Harris Garrard Academy
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Willow Bank Primary School
Horizons Academy Bexley
Parkway Primary School
Northwood Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- BP Thamesmead Service Station0.7 km
- Greenmead Wine Stores0.8 km
- Omo's Market0.1 km
- Rafik's Mini Market0.8 km
- Brownes Chemist0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sporting Club Thamesmead Football Club1.0 km
- Abbey Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Foodyz211.0 km
- Thames Cafe0.8 km
- The Taj Mahal0.9 km
- Perfect chicken0.9 km
- The Coffee Shop At Innovation Centre0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Best Price Cash & Carry0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill1.0 km
- Patty Heaven East0.9 km
- Watering Mouths1.0 km
- ABBEY GRILL1.0 km
- New Winson1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.0 km
- Belvedere1.7 km
- Plumstead3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA184DX · Data under Open Government Licence