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.
DEVONSHIRE ROAD, DA6 8DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE ROAD, DA6 8DS.
427
35
£ 57,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Upland Primary School
Crook Log Primary School
Bexleyheath Academy
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
Barrington Primary School
Aspire Academy
Foster's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DA68DS · Data under Open Government Licence