DA6 8PA is a sought-after residential area on Lion Road, 0.5km 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 8PA 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA6 8PA are sourced from Output Area E00001784 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LION ROAD, DA6 8PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LION ROAD, DA6 8PA.
283
40
£ 60,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA6 8PA 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 8PA spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £335k 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 8PA. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 296,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA6 8PA is moderate at 54 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
Bexleyheath Academy
Upland Primary School
Crook Log Primary School
Pelham Primary School
Gravel Hill Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic 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
18 nearby- Pure0.7 km
- The Furze Wren0.9 km
- Arcadia Lounge Bar0.4 km
- Bexleyheath Golf Club0.5 km
- Elegance Lounge0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Angelica's Cafe0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo1.0 km
- Cineworld1.0 km
- JRC Express Bexleyheath1.0 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl Bexleyheath1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Asda0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- The 8 Burger0.5 km
- Tom Bells0.7 km
- Viet Viand0.5 km
- Best Kebab0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Crook Log Guest House0.7 km
- 1st Bed Guest House0.2 km
- The Volunteer Pub0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexleyheath1.1 km
- Bexley1.6 km
- Barnehurst2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DA68PA · Data under Open Government Licence