DA8 1BP is a mixed residential area on Glendale Road, 0.3km from Hillside in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
For families considering a move, DA8 1BP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, down 18.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00001986 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLENDALE ROAD, DA8 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENDALE ROAD, DA8 1BP.
376
34
£ 46,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines DA8 1BP — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 34 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA8 1BP. The average age is 33.6. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
13 sales · Mean £ 340,299
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA8 1BP is moderate at 60 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
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere Junior School
Cornerstone School
Lessness Heath Primary School
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Company Shop At Ocado0.7 km
- Erith Mini Market0.5 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.8 km
- Riverside Supermarket0.7 km
- Soka Blackmore Chemist0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Belvedere Community Cafe0.5 km
- Le Cafe Creme0.5 km
- Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado0.7 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.7 km
- Basil's@ Re-Instate0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Pom Pom Fish Bar0.5 km
- Chilli Chill0.5 km
- Lucky Inn0.5 km
- Lunchies0.6 km
- Metros Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Halfway Public House0.4 km
- The Ship0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Superstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erith1.0 km
- Belvedere1.0 km
- Barnehurst2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81BP · Data under Open Government Licence