Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

LOWER ROAD, DA8 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER ROAD, DA8 1AY.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
workEmployment
3/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in DA8 1AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 11.1% year-on-year.

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

DA8 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Road, 0.4km from Hillside in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Erith ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DA8 1AY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 11.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00001991 (shared with 14 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 DA8 1AY. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.0%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean19.9%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 285,000

5 sales · Mean £ 291,600

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

3 sales · Mean £ 303,333

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

Crime around DA8 1AY is moderate at 59 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 offences96
Anti-social behaviour61
Drugs34
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Good1071 pupils0.6 km
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Belvedere Junior School

Good333 pupils0.8 km
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Belvedere Infant School

Good285 pupils0.8 km
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Cornerstone School

20 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School

Outstanding576 pupils1.1 km
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St Fidelis Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils1.4 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils1.4 km
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King Henry School

Inadequate1537 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Company Shop At Ocado0.6 km
  • Erith Mini Market0.5 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies0.8 km
  • Riverside Supermarket0.5 km
  • Soka Blackmore Chemist0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Belvedere Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Le Cafe Creme0.5 km
  • The Bookstore Cafe0.9 km
  • Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado0.6 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Company0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Pom Pom Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Caffe Papavero0.8 km
  • Chilli Chill0.7 km
  • Lucky Inn0.3 km
  • Lunchies0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Halfway Public House0.7 km
  • The Ship0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Erith0.8 km
  • Belvedere1.3 km
  • Barnehurst2.6 km