DA5 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Blendon Road, 0.2km from Blendon in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Blendon & Penhill ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA5, DA5 1BW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 99% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £750k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00001695 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLENDON ROAD, DA5 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENDON ROAD, DA5 1BW.
416
40
£ 60,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1BW 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.
Area Character
DA5 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £750k, 99% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £750k 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 1BW. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 750,000
3 sales · Mean £ 736,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1BW has low crime rates — 11 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
Upton Primary School
Hurst Primary School
Townley Grammar School
Old Bexley Church of England School
Blackfen School for Girls
Sherwood Park Primary School
Crook Log Primary School
Hurstmere School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Alers Stores (Londis)0.6 km
- Mayvin Pastries0.8 km
- Patfam0.6 km
- The Drink Store0.8 km
- Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Anchor0.4 km
- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- The Three Blackbirds Public House0.5 km
- Silver Fox Micro Pub0.6 km
- Bexleyheath Golf Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Pizza Place0.6 km
- Saffron Indian Diner0.8 km
- Craft T Cake0.6 km
- ABCatering0.5 km
- Merlinda's Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dragon Express0.6 km
- Seabream Fish Bar0.8 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.8 km
- Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
- Sherwood Garden0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Albany Park1.3 km
- Bexley1.5 km
- Bexleyheath1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51BW · Data under Open Government Licence