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.
HURST ROAD, DA5 3JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HURST ROAD, DA5 3JX.
276
47
£ 62,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Old Bexley Church of England School
Hurst Primary School
Royal Park Primary Academy
Upton Primary School
Hurstmere School
Townley Grammar School
Cleeve Meadow School
Cleeve Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DA53JX · Data under Open Government Licence