DA5 1RH is a sought-after residential area on Shuttlemead, 0.3km from Bridgen 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 1RH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £631k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 1RH are sourced from Output Area E00002207 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHUTTLEMEAD, DA5 1RH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHUTTLEMEAD, DA5 1RH.
314
49
£ 61,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 1RH 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
DA5 1RH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £631k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 1RH. The average age is 49.1. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 645,000
3 sales · Mean £ 650,000
Semi-Detached
£ 515,000
2 sales · Mean £ 515,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 1RH has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Old Bexley Church of England School
Upton Primary School
Townley Grammar School
Beths Grammar School
Hurst Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
St Catherine's Catholic School
Gravel Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Anchor0.4 km
- Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
- Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.7 km
- Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.7 km
- Silver Fox Micro Pub1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Open House0.7 km
- Bexley Cricket Club0.7 km
- Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.8 km
- Craft T Cake1.0 km
- Greys Tea And Coffee House0.8 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant0.8 km
- Malone & Co. Florist0.7 km
- Mardens0.7 km
- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Caffe Papavero0.8 km
- Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs1.0 km
- Master Fryer0.8 km
- Mings0.9 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.8 km
- Albany Park1.3 km
- Bexleyheath2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA51RH · Data under Open Government Licence