DA6 8NT is a well-regarded residential area on Lion Road, 0.3km from Upton in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Crook Log ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DA6, DA6 8NT offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DA6 8NT are sourced from Output Area E00001784 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LION ROAD, DA6 8NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LION ROAD, DA6 8NT.
283
40
£ 60,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA6 8NT 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DA6 8NT spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA6 8NT. The average age is 40.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA6 8NT is moderate at 57 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
Townley Grammar School
Upton Primary School
Upland Primary School
Bexleyheath Academy
Crook Log Primary School
Pelham Primary School
Aspire Academy
Barrington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Bexley Food & Drinks0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Broadway News0.7 km
- Clintons0.7 km
- Grace Baptist Church - Foodbank0.7 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Pure0.7 km
- The Furze Wren0.8 km
- Arcadia Lounge Bar0.3 km
- Bexleyheath Golf Club0.6 km
- Danson Stables1.0 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Angelica's Cafe0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo1.0 km
- Cineworld1.0 km
- JRC Express Bexleyheath1.0 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl Bexleyheath1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Asda0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Lakeview Kiosk At Danson Boathouse1.0 km
- The 8 Burger0.4 km
- Tom Bells0.7 km
- Viet Viand0.3 km
- Best Kebab0.4 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Crook Log Guest House0.5 km
- 1st Bed Guest House0.1 km
- The Volunteer Pub0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath0.9 km
- Bexley1.8 km
- Barnehurst2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DA68NT · Data under Open Government Licence