DA5 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Back Lane, 0.3km from Old Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA5, DA5 1BE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 13 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00002205 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK LANE, DA5 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, DA5 1BE.
402
42
£ 61,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1BE 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 1BE combines high owner-occupation (95%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1BE. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1BE has low crime rates — 13 incidents 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
Beths Grammar School
Townley Grammar School
Old Bexley Church of England School
Upton Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Hurst Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Anchor0.7 km
- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.3 km
- Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.7 km
- The Millers Arms0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Open House0.5 km
- Bexley Cricket Club0.7 km
- Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.5 km
- Greys Tea And Coffee House0.5 km
- Village Bagels0.5 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Malone & Co. Florist0.4 km
- Mardens0.4 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Village Wines0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Caffe Papavero0.6 km
- Master Fryer0.6 km
- Mings0.7 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Viceroy Of India0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn0.8 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.6 km
- Albany Park1.5 km
- Bexleyheath2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51BE · Data under Open Government Licence