DA5 1NU is a sought-after residential area on Albert Road, 0.2km from Bexley in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA5, DA5 1NU offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1NU are sourced from Output Area E00002206 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT ROAD, DA5 1NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, DA5 1NU.
305
38
£ 61,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1NU 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 1NU combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£615k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £615k 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 1NU. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 555,000
4 sales · Mean £ 523,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1NU has low crime rates — 32 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
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Open House0.5 km
- Bexley Cricket Club0.7 km
- Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.3 km
- Greys Tea And Coffee House0.3 km
- Village Bagels0.3 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Malone & Co. Florist0.3 km
- Mardens0.3 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Village Wines0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.2 km
- Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.7 km
- The Millers Arms0.3 km
- The Railway Tavern0.3 km
- Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Caffe Papavero0.4 km
- Master Fryer0.2 km
- Mings0.3 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Viceroy Of India0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn0.4 km
- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.4 km
- Albany Park1.9 km
- Crayford2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bexley Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51NU · Data under Open Government Licence