DA5 1LB is a sought-after residential area on Bexley High Street, 0.0km from Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
Day-to-day life in DA5 1LB has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1LB are sourced from Output Area E00002185 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEXLEY HIGH STREET, DA5 1LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEXLEY HIGH STREET, DA5 1LB.
407
38
£ 61,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1LB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DA5 1LB — age 38, 28% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1LB. The average age is 37.8. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1LB has low crime rates — 24 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
Beths Grammar School
Old Bexley Church of England School
Townley Grammar School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Upton Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.2 km
- Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club0.2 km
- Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen0.1 km
- Miller And Carter1.0 km
- The George0.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Bexley Village Library0.3 km
- Bexley Kitchen0.1 km
- Maharajah0.0 km
- Ristorante Alberello0.0 km
- Riverside Cafe1.0 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bourne Road Pharmacy0.1 km
- Malone & Co. Florist0.2 km
- Mardens0.2 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.2 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn0.6 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Master Fryer0.1 km
- Mings0.1 km
- Caffe Papavero0.2 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Viceroy Of India0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.2 km
- Albany Park1.8 km
- Crayford2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bexley Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51LB · Data under Open Government Licence