DA5 1HY is a sought-after residential area on Parkhill Road, 0.3km from Old Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
For serious buyers, DA5 1HY is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £612k, up 6.6% year-on-year. 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 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00002178 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKHILL ROAD, DA5 1HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKHILL ROAD, DA5 1HY.
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45
£ 61,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1HY 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 1HY combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£612k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £612k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 6.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1HY. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 875,000
11 sales · Mean £ 821,363
Flat
£ 215,000
11 sales · Mean £ 212,318
Semi-Detached
£ 525,000
3 sales · Mean £ 522,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1HY has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Old Bexley Church of England School
Beths Grammar School
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
Hurst Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Anchor0.6 km
- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.5 km
- Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.5 km
- The Millers Arms0.7 km
- The Railway Tavern0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Open House0.4 km
- Bexley Cricket Club0.5 km
- Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.5 km
- Greys Tea And Coffee House0.5 km
- Village Bagels0.5 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant1.0 km
- Malone & Co. Florist0.4 km
- Mardens0.4 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Caffe Papavero0.5 km
- Master Fryer0.6 km
- Mings0.6 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Viceroy Of India0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn0.9 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.5 km
- Albany Park1.4 km
- Bexleyheath2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51HY · Data under Open Government Licence