Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

CARISBROOKE AVENUE, DA5 3HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARISBROOKE AVENUE, DA5 3HR.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA5 3HR 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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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 3HR combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£558k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £558k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 211.1% year-on-year.

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

DA5 3HR is a sought-after residential area on Carisbrooke Avenue, 0.6km from Hurst in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.

For serious buyers, DA5 3HR is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £558k, up 211.1% year-on-year. 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 3HR are sourced from Output Area E00002202 (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 3HR. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 700,000

2 sales · Mean £ 700,000

Semi-Detached

£ 475,000

3 sales · Mean £ 436,666

Terraced

£ 446,000

1 sales · Mean £ 446,000

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

DA5 3HR has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting15
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Hurst Primary School

Good653 pupils0.4 km
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Royal Park Primary Academy

Good372 pupils0.7 km
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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils0.8 km
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Hurstmere School

Requires Improvement1065 pupils0.9 km
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Cleeve Park School

Requires Improvement978 pupils1.1 km
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Cleeve Meadow School

76 pupils1.1 km
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Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

Good1440 pupils1.3 km
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Upton Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Roberts News / Premier Stores0.9 km
  • Debz Cooper Independent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant0.8 km
  • Albany Food Centre0.1 km
  • Deo's Local0.6 km
  • Forster Botanical0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Montrose Park Club0.8 km
  • Silver Fox Micro Pub0.6 km
  • The Albany Hotel0.1 km
  • Yard Vibes0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Caffe Cino's0.1 km
  • Craft T Cake0.6 km
  • Crazy Club1.0 km
  • Fortune Inn0.1 km
  • Penelopes Restaurant / Penelopes Farm Shop1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Op Food0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Beijing Spring0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Albany Grill0.1 km
  • Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
  • The Anchor0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Albany Park0.2 km
  • Bexley1.5 km
  • Sidcup1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Albany Park Rail Station0.2 km
  • Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue0.4 km