DA5 1NJ is a sought-after residential area on Farm Vale, 0.6km from Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
For serious buyers, DA5 1NJ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £607k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1NJ are sourced from Output Area E00002204 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARM VALE, DA5 1NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARM VALE, DA5 1NJ.
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£ 61,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1NJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 1NJ combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£607k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £607k 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 1NJ. The average age is 41.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 427,500
4 sales · Mean £ 451,000
Detached
£ 655,000
1 sales · Mean £ 655,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1NJ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beths Grammar School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Gravel Hill Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
Old Bexley Church of England School
Pelham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bourne Road Pharmacy0.6 km
- Malone & Co. Florist0.7 km
- Mardens0.7 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn0.1 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.6 km
- Delta Hotels By Marriott Bexleyheath0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Miller And Carter0.6 km
- The George0.6 km
- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.4 km
- The Millers Arms0.7 km
- The Railway Tavern0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Bexley Kitchen0.6 km
- Maharajah0.6 km
- Ristorante Alberello0.6 km
- Riverside Cafe0.6 km
- Open House0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Master Fryer0.6 km
- Mings0.7 km
- Caffe Papavero0.8 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Viceroy Of India0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.8 km
- Crayford1.8 km
- Barnehurst2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51NJ · Data under Open Government Licence