DA5 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Blendon Road, 0.3km from Blendon in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Blendon & Penhill ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
For serious buyers, DA5 1BT is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, up 122.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00001717 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLENDON ROAD, DA5 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENDON ROAD, DA5 1BT.
318
41
£ 55,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA5 1BT spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £369k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 122.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1BT. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 655,000
1 sales · Mean £ 655,000
Flat
£ 227,250
2 sales · Mean £ 227,250
Terraced
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1BT has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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
Blackfen School for Girls
Sherwood Park Primary School
Hurst Primary School
Upton Primary School
Hurstmere School
Crook Log Primary School
Townley Grammar School
Chatsworth Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Alers Stores (Londis)0.6 km
- Mayvin Pastries0.3 km
- Patfam0.0 km
- The Drink Store0.3 km
- Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Anchor0.9 km
- The Three Blackbirds Public House0.1 km
- Silver Fox Micro Pub0.7 km
- Bexleyheath Golf Club0.7 km
- Danson Stables0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Pizza Place0.0 km
- Saffron Indian Diner0.3 km
- Craft T Cake0.7 km
- ABCatering0.8 km
- Fleur De The0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dragon Express0.0 km
- Seabream Fish Bar0.3 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.3 km
- Lakeview Kiosk At Danson Boathouse0.9 km
- Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Albany Park1.4 km
- Bexleyheath1.9 km
- Sidcup2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51BT · Data under Open Government Licence