Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

WEST STREET, DA7 4BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, DA7 4BE.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DA7 4BE 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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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DA7 4BE's 61% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.

home £379,357 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA7 4BE is a mixed residential area on West Street, 0.4km from Upton in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Bexleyheath ward and the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £379k, up 9.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA7 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00001768 (shared with 18 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 DA7 4BE. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian15.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 361,000

12 sales · Mean £ 353,387

Detached

£ 477,500

1 sales · Mean £ 477,500

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

1 sales · Mean £ 335,000

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

Crime around DA7 4BE is moderate at 73 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 offences132
Anti-social behaviour58
Public order49
Drugs45
Shoplifting36

school Local Schools

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Upland Primary School

Good480 pupils0.3 km
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Bexleyheath Academy

Good1111 pupils0.5 km
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Crook Log Primary School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Barrington Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good430 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Outstanding0.9 km
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Aspire Academy

Outstanding42 pupils1.0 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Martin Dene Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
  • Robin Hood & Little John0.5 km
  • The Wrong' Un0.1 km
  • Arcadia Lounge Bar0.2 km
  • Bexleyheath Golf Club0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Alli Bhavan0.8 km
  • Argos At Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • HMV0.8 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Bakers And Baristas0.8 km
  • Chinchins Coffee House0.4 km
  • Greek Souvlaki0.4 km
  • Josie's Vintage Cafe At Christ Church Bexleyheath0.4 km
  • Maya Tandoori0.1 km
  • + 48 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Panku Bexleyheath0.4 km
  • The 8 Burger0.4 km
  • Tom Bells0.7 km
  • Viet Viand0.2 km
  • Best Kebab0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexleyheath0.5 km
  • Barnehurst1.8 km
  • Bexley2.2 km