DA5 1BZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Blendon in Bexley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Blendon & Penhill ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
This is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00001709 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA5 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA5 1BZ.
362
41
£ 55,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DA5 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1BZ. The average age is 41.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1BZ has low crime rates — 22 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
Danson Primary School
Bexley Grammar School
Crook Log Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Alers Stores (Londis)0.6 km
- Mayvin Pastries0.2 km
- Patfam0.1 km
- The Drink Store0.2 km
- Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Three Blackbirds Public House0.2 km
- Silver Fox Micro Pub0.8 km
- Bexleyheath Golf Club0.8 km
- Danson Stables0.8 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Pizza Place0.2 km
- Saffron Indian Diner0.2 km
- Craft T Cake0.8 km
- ABCatering0.9 km
- Fleur De The0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dragon Express0.2 km
- Seabream Fish Bar0.2 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.2 km
- Lakeview Kiosk At Danson Boathouse0.8 km
- Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Albany Park1.5 km
- Bexleyheath1.9 km
- Sidcup2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51BZ · Data under Open Government Licence