DA5 1LG is a sought-after residential area located 0.0km from Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1LG are sourced from Output Area E00002190 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA5 1LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA5 1LG.
456
39
£ 61,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1LG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 39, DA5 1LG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1LG. The average age is 39.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1LG has low crime rates — 28 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 George0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Bexley Village Library0.2 km
- Bexley Kitchen0.1 km
- Maharajah0.1 km
- Ristorante Alberello0.1 km
- Riverside Cafe1.0 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bourne Road Pharmacy0.1 km
- Malone & Co. Florist0.3 km
- Mardens0.3 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.2 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn0.6 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Master Fryer0.1 km
- Mings0.1 km
- Caffe Papavero0.3 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 Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51LG · Data under Open Government Licence