Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

DA5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA5 1AQ.

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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 1AQ 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

No single demographic signal dominates DA5 1AQ — age 38, 28% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.

Day-to-day life in DA5 1AQ has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1AQ 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 1AQ. 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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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.

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

DA5 1AQ has low crime rates — 27 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 crime24
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils0.7 km
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Beths Grammar School

Good1741 pupils0.7 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils1.2 km
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Upton Primary School

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

Good810 pupils1.5 km
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Hurst Primary School

Good653 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Open House0.1 km
  • Bexley Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.1 km
  • Greys Tea And Coffee House0.1 km
  • Village Bagels0.1 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Malone & Co. Florist0.1 km
  • Mardens0.1 km
  • Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.1 km
  • Nisa Local0.1 km
  • Village Wines0.2 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.5 km
  • Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.3 km
  • The Millers Arms0.3 km
  • The Railway Tavern0.1 km
  • Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Caffe Papavero0.0 km
  • Bexley Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Viceroy Of India0.3 km
  • Master Fryer0.2 km
  • Mings0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.2 km
  • Holiday Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexley0.0 km
  • Albany Park1.6 km
  • Crayford2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bexley Rail Station0.0 km