Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

HURST ROAD, DA5 3JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HURST ROAD, DA5 3JX.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA5 3JX 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DA5 3JX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £372k, 92% 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. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.

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

DA5 3JX is a sought-after residential area on Hurst Road, 0.7km from Bridgen in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA5, DA5 3JX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k, up 33.3% 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 3JX are sourced from Output Area E00002175 (shared with 11 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 3JX. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 416,000

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

2 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

DA5 3JX has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils0.4 km
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Hurst Primary School

Good653 pupils0.6 km
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Royal Park Primary Academy

Good372 pupils0.9 km
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Upton Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils1.2 km
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Hurstmere School

Requires Improvement1065 pupils1.3 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils1.4 km
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Cleeve Meadow School

76 pupils1.4 km
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Cleeve Park School

Requires Improvement978 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Anchor0.7 km
  • Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.8 km
  • Silver Fox Micro Pub0.6 km
  • The Albany Hotel0.5 km
  • Yard Vibes0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Penelopes Restaurant / Penelopes Farm Shop0.8 km
  • Resta Coffee0.6 km
  • Ruchi Restaurant0.5 km
  • Fortune Inn0.5 km
  • Open House0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Albany Grill0.5 km
  • Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
  • The Anchor0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Beijing Spring0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Albany Food Centre0.5 km
  • Deo's Local0.7 km
  • Forster Botanical0.6 km
  • Maylands Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Osbon Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Op Food0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Albany Park0.6 km
  • Bexley1.1 km
  • Sidcup2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue0.1 km