Postcode Analysis Dartford, South East

OLD BEXLEY LANE, DA5 2BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BEXLEY LANE, DA5 2BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

233

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /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 2BL 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.

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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA5 2BL spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £425k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DA5 2BL is a safe, established residential area on Old Bexley Lane, 0.2km from Maypole in Dartford. Administratively it sits within Maypole & Leyton Cross ward and the Dartford 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 with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA5 2BL are sourced from Output Area E00167452 (shared with 6 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 2BL. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.3%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 420,000

3 sales · Mean £ 414,666

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

DA5 2BL has low crime rates — 24 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 offences28
Vehicle crime16
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Maypole Primary School

Good414 pupils0.5 km
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Joydens Wood Infant School

Good247 pupils1.0 km
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Joydens Wood Junior School

Requires Improvement299 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Maypole Social Club0.2 km
  • New Dartford Sports Bar0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Easy Load Café0.8 km
  • Reynolds Fitness Spa0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Vine Store0.0 km
  • Bexley Wines0.3 km
  • Dennis Of Bexley0.5 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • McQueen's Pharmacy0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kebab Bexley0.3 km
  • Lau's Kitchen0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crayford1.6 km
  • Bexley1.7 km
  • Albany Park3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bexley Park0.1 km
  • Bexley Park0.2 km
  • Baldwyns Park0.3 km
  • Interchange0.4 km