DA5 2DX is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Maypole in Joyden's Wood. Administratively it sits within Maypole & Leyton Cross ward and the Dartford constituency.
For families considering a move, DA5 2DX represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 2DX are sourced from Output Area E00122604 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA5 2DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA5 2DX.
461
36
£ 56,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DA5 2DX is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 2DX. The average age is 36.0. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 2DX has low crime rates — 45 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
Maypole Primary School
Joydens Wood Infant School
Joydens Wood Junior School
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Wilmington Academy
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Wentworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Vine Store0.3 km
- Londis0.1 km
- McQueen's Pharmacy0.1 km
- Bexley Wines0.7 km
- Dennis Of Bexley0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Leyton Cross Social Club1.0 km
- New Dartford Sports Bar0.7 km
- Horse And Groom0.8 km
- Maypole Social Club0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kebab Bexley0.7 km
- Lau's Kitchen0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Easy Load Café0.9 km
- Reynolds Fitness Spa0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crayford1.5 km
- Bexley2.0 km
- Dartford3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Interchange0.1 km
- Bexley Park0.2 km
- Bexley Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DA52DX · Data under Open Government Licence