DA5 1JA is a sought-after residential area on Parkhill Road, 0.2km from Bridgen in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
For serious buyers, DA5 1JA is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £737k. 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 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00002179 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKHILL ROAD, DA5 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKHILL ROAD, DA5 1JA.
336
45
£ 61,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1JA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 1JA combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£737k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £737k 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 1JA. The average age is 45.4. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 708,567
12 sales · Mean £ 731,844
Semi-Detached
£ 656,250
2 sales · Mean £ 656,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1JA has low crime rates — 19 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
Old Bexley Church of England School
Upton Primary School
Townley Grammar School
Hurst Primary School
Beths Grammar School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Anchor0.3 km
- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.7 km
- Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.8 km
- Silver Fox Micro Pub0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Open House0.7 km
- Bexley Cricket Club0.8 km
- Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.8 km
- Craft T Cake0.9 km
- Greys Tea And Coffee House0.8 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant0.7 km
- Malone & Co. Florist0.7 km
- Mardens0.7 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Caffe Papavero0.8 km
- Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
- Master Fryer0.9 km
- Mings1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.8 km
- Albany Park1.2 km
- Bexleyheath2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51JA · Data under Open Government Licence