Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

PARKHILL ROAD, DA5 1JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKHILL ROAD, DA5 1JA.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 61,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime11
Burglary11
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils0.5 km
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Upton Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils0.6 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils0.7 km
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Hurst Primary School

Good653 pupils0.9 km
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Beths Grammar School

Good1741 pupils0.9 km
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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

Good810 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Caffe Papavero0.8 km
  • Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
  • Master Fryer0.9 km
  • Mings1.0 km
hotel

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