DA5 1QQ is a sought-after residential area on Arundel Close, 0.7km from Bridgen in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Crook Log ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA5, DA5 1QQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £559k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1QQ are sourced from Output Area E00001790 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARUNDEL CLOSE, DA5 1QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARUNDEL CLOSE, DA5 1QQ.
370
43
£ 60,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1QQ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 1QQ combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£559k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £559k 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 1QQ. The average age is 42.6. 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
£ 490,000
3 sales · Mean £ 488,000
Detached
£ 500,000
5 sales · Mean £ 508,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1QQ has low crime rates — 15 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
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
Beths Grammar School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Old Bexley Church of England School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
Bexleyheath Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Anchor0.7 km
- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.4 km
- Arcadia Lounge Bar1.0 km
- Bexleyheath Golf Club0.9 km
- Dartfordians Community Sports Club1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- ABCatering0.7 km
- Bindaas0.9 km
- Bexley Village Library0.9 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Cafe Mojito0.9 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The 8 Burger0.9 km
- Tom Bells0.9 km
- Panku Bexleyheath0.9 km
- Food Labs0.9 km
- Golden Fish1.0 km
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Poundland0.8 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.8 km
- Malone & Co. Florist0.9 km
- Mardens0.9 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen1.0 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn0.9 km
- Delta Hotels By Marriott Bexleyheath1.0 km
- 1st Bed Guest House0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Bexleyheath1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley1.0 km
- Bexleyheath1.7 km
- Albany Park1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51QQ · Data under Open Government Licence