Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, DA6 8DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE ROAD, DA6 8DS.

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Population

427

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA6 8DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA6 8DS spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £564k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DA6 8DS is a safe, established residential area on Devonshire Road, 0.2km from Upton in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Bexleyheath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £564k.

Census 2021 statistics for DA6 8DS are sourced from Output Area E00001773 (shared with 35 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 DA6 8DS. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.0%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 424,000

1 sales · Mean £ 424,000

Detached

£ 560,000

3 sales · Mean £ 610,000

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

Crime around DA6 8DS is moderate at 51 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 offences114
Anti-social behaviour60
Drugs42
Public order34
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Upland Primary School

Good480 pupils0.5 km
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Crook Log Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Bexleyheath Academy

Good1111 pupils0.7 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils0.9 km
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Upton Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils0.9 km
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Barrington Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Aspire Academy

Outstanding42 pupils0.9 km
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Foster's Primary School

Good458 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Dianes Floral Design0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Pickettes Butchers0.9 km
  • The Bakery0.8 km
  • Alers Stores (Londis)0.8 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Kentish Belle0.7 km
  • Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Robin Hood & Little John0.3 km
  • The Wrong' Un0.2 km
  • Arcadia Lounge Bar0.3 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Central Park0.7 km
  • Ming Of The Avenue0.6 km
  • Bakers And Baristas0.9 km
  • Chinchins Coffee House0.5 km
  • Greek Souvlaki0.5 km
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Fish Stop0.9 km
  • Flames Pizza And Grill0.6 km
  • Great Wall0.8 km
  • Kebabies0.8 km
  • Morley's0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • 1st Bed Guest House0.3 km
  • The Volunteer Pub0.4 km
  • Crook Log Guest House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexleyheath0.7 km
  • Barnehurst2.0 km
  • Bexley2.1 km