Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

BEXLEY HIGH STREET, DA5 1LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEXLEY HIGH STREET, DA5 1LB.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 61,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA5 1LB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British78.3%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean10.3%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime23
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Beths Grammar School

Good1741 pupils0.6 km
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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils0.9 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils1.2 km
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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

Good810 pupils1.3 km
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Upton Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils1.4 km
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St Catherine's Catholic School

Good1011 pupils1.5 km
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Gravel Hill Primary School

Good424 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.6 km
  • King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.0 km
fastfood

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