DA5 1HG is a sought-after residential area on Upton Road, 0.6km from Bridgen in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Crook Log ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
For serious buyers, DA5 1HG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £421k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00001790 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPTON ROAD, DA5 1HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON ROAD, DA5 1HG.
370
43
£ 60,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1HG 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
No single demographic signal dominates DA5 1HG — age 43, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £421k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1HG. The average age is 42.6. 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
£ 421,250
2 sales · Mean £ 421,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1HG has low crime rates — 18 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
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
Beths Grammar School
Old Bexley Church of England School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Bexleyheath Academy
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Alers Stores (Londis)0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.9 km
- Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant1.0 km
- Alli Bhavan1.0 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Anchor0.6 km
- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.3 km
- Arcadia Lounge Bar0.9 km
- Bexleyheath Golf Club0.7 km
- Elegance Lounge0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- ABCatering0.6 km
- Bindaas0.9 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Cafe Mojito0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The 8 Burger0.8 km
- Tom Bells0.9 km
- Panku Bexleyheath0.9 km
- Favored Chicken (Broadway Chicken Express)1.0 km
- Food Labs0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- 1st Bed Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley1.2 km
- Bexleyheath1.6 km
- Albany Park1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51HG · Data under Open Government Licence