Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

THE SANCTUARY, DA5 3DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SANCTUARY, DA5 3DL.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 60,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA5 3DL 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DA5 3DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £350k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DA5 3DL is a sought-after residential area on The Sanctuary, 0.2km from Blendon in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Blendon & Penhill ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.

For serious buyers, DA5 3DL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 91% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 3DL are sourced from Output Area E00001719 (shared with 7 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 3DL. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.0%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 393,333

Detached

£ 695,000

1 sales · Mean £ 695,000

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

DA5 3DL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour20
Drugs11
Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime8
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Hurst Primary School

Good653 pupils0.6 km
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Sherwood Park Primary School

Good321 pupils0.8 km
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Blackfen School for Girls

Good1500 pupils0.8 km
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Upton Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils0.9 km
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Hurstmere School

Requires Improvement1065 pupils1.1 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils1.2 km
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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils1.3 km
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Chatsworth Infant School

Good216 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Alers Stores (Londis)0.7 km
  • Mayvin Pastries0.4 km
  • Patfam0.3 km
  • The Drink Store0.4 km
  • Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Anchor0.7 km
  • The Three Blackbirds Public House0.2 km
  • Silver Fox Micro Pub0.5 km
  • Bexleyheath Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Pizza Place0.2 km
  • Saffron Indian Diner0.4 km
  • Craft T Cake0.4 km
  • ABCatering0.8 km
  • Merlinda's Cafe0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dragon Express0.2 km
  • Seabream Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.4 km
  • Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs0.4 km
  • Sherwood Garden0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Albany Park1.2 km
  • Bexley1.8 km
  • Sidcup1.9 km