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.
CARISBROOKE AVENUE, DA5 3HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARISBROOKE AVENUE, DA5 3HR.
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43
£ 62,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hurst Primary School
Royal Park Primary Academy
Old Bexley Church of England School
Hurstmere School
Cleeve Park School
Cleeve Meadow School
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Upton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Montrose Park Club0.8 km
- Silver Fox Micro Pub0.6 km
- The Albany Hotel0.1 km
- Yard Vibes0.1 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Op Food0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: DA53HR · Data under Open Government Licence