DA5 2AS is a sought-after residential area on Dartford Road, 0.1km from Coldblow 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 2AS offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k. 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 2AS are sourced from Output Area E00002196 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARTFORD ROAD, DA5 2AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTFORD ROAD, DA5 2AS.
359
43
£ 61,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 2AS 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. DA5 2AS's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £440k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 2AS. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 426,800
4 sales · Mean £ 423,400
Detached
£ 595,000
1 sales · Mean £ 595,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 2AS has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Maypole Primary School
Beths Grammar School
Old Bexley Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Melucci's Italian Delicatessen1.0 km
- Village Wines0.8 km
- Bexley Wines0.5 km
- Bakers Of Bexley0.9 km
- Bexley Village Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Millers Arms0.7 km
- The Railway Tavern0.9 km
- Maypole Social Club0.8 km
- Dartfordians Community Sports Club0.9 km
- Old Bexley Ex Servicemans Club1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Coffee Mill & Kitchen0.9 km
- Greys Tea And Coffee House0.9 km
- Village Bagels0.9 km
- Village Cafe0.9 km
- Easy Load Café1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Caffe Papavero0.9 km
- Kebab Bexley0.5 km
- Master Fryer0.9 km
- Mings0.8 km
- Bexley Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- King's Head Bexley Kitchen0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexley0.9 km
- Crayford1.8 km
- Albany Park2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DA52AS · Data under Open Government Licence