Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

VICARAGE ROAD, DA5 2AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, DA5 2AJ.

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Population

456

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 61,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DA5 2AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DA5 2AJ's 67% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £430k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA5 2AJ is a sought-after residential area on Vicarage Road, 0.4km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA5 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00002190 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 2AJ. 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

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DA5 2AJ has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Vehicle crime14
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Beths Grammar School

Good1741 pupils0.9 km
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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils1.0 km
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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

Good810 pupils1.5 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.5 km
  • Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club0.5 km
  • Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
  • The George0.4 km
  • Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bexley Village Library0.6 km
  • Bexley Kitchen0.4 km
  • Maharajah0.3 km
  • Ristorante Alberello0.3 km
  • Open House0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bourne Road Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Malone & Co. Florist0.5 km
  • Mardens0.5 km
  • Melucci's Italian Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.8 km
  • King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Master Fryer0.4 km
  • Mings0.3 km
  • Caffe Papavero0.4 km
  • Bexley Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Viceroy Of India0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexley0.4 km
  • Albany Park1.9 km
  • Crayford2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bexley Rail Station0.4 km