Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

BEXLEY HIGH STREET, DA5 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEXLEY HIGH STREET, DA5 1AB.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 61,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DA5 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DA5 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £376k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA5 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Bexley High Street, 0.2km from Old Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.

DA5 1AB is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00002185 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1AB. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.3%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean10.3%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 376,000

2 sales · Mean £ 376,000

Detached

£ 571,000

1 sales · Mean £ 571,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DA5 1AB has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Vehicle crime26
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Beths Grammar School

Good1741 pupils0.6 km
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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils0.7 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils1.1 km
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Upton Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils1.3 km
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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

Good810 pupils1.3 km
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Hurst Primary School

Good653 pupils1.5 km
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St Catherine's Catholic School

Good1011 pupils1.5 km
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Gravel Hill Primary School

Good424 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.3 km
  • Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club0.0 km
  • Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen0.1 km
  • The George0.1 km
  • Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.4 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bexley Village Library0.4 km
  • Bexley Kitchen0.1 km
  • Maharajah0.2 km
  • Ristorante Alberello0.2 km
  • Bamboo0.1 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bourne Road Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Bakers Of Bexley0.1 km
  • Bexley Village Fruit & Veg0.1 km
  • Hari Newsagents1.0 km
  • Premier Bexley0.1 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.7 km
  • King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Master Fryer0.1 km
  • Mings0.2 km
  • Caffe Papavero0.1 km
  • Bexley Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Viceroy Of India0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexley0.1 km
  • Albany Park1.6 km
  • Crayford2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bexley Rail Station0.1 km