DA5 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Parkhurst Road, 0.2km from Old Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
For serious buyers, DA5 1BA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00002205 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKHURST ROAD, DA5 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKHURST ROAD, DA5 1BA.
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42
£ 61,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 1BA combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1BA. The average age is 42.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,066,750
4 sales · Mean £ 1,063,375
Semi-Detached
£ 800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 800,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1BA has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Beths Grammar School
Old Bexley Church of England School
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
Hurst Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Anchor0.8 km
- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.2 km
- Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.6 km
- The Millers Arms0.6 km
- The Railway Tavern0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Open House0.4 km
- Bexley Cricket Club0.6 km
- Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.4 km
- Greys Tea And Coffee House0.4 km
- Village Bagels0.4 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Malone & Co. Florist0.3 km
- Mardens0.3 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Village Wines0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Caffe Papavero0.4 km
- Master Fryer0.4 km
- Mings0.5 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Viceroy Of India0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.4 km
- Albany Park1.6 km
- Bexleyheath2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bexley Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51BA · Data under Open Government Licence