DA8 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Gardens, 0.1km from Hillside in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Erith ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
For families considering a move, DA8 1BU represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. 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 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £392k.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00001989 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK GARDENS, DA8 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK GARDENS, DA8 1BU.
510
33
£ 46,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA8 1BU 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DA8 1BU — age 33, 73% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA8 1BU. The average age is 33.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 351,250
4 sales · Mean £ 351,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DA8 1BU is moderate at 62 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 Junior School
Belvedere Infant School
Cornerstone School
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Lessness Heath Primary School
King Henry School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Company Shop At Ocado0.8 km
- Erith Mini Market0.3 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.7 km
- Riverside Supermarket0.5 km
- Soka Blackmore Chemist0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Belvedere Community Cafe0.7 km
- Le Cafe Creme0.3 km
- The Bookstore Cafe0.9 km
- Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado0.8 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Pom Pom Fish Bar0.3 km
- Caffe Papavero0.8 km
- Chilli Chill0.4 km
- Lucky Inn0.3 km
- Lunchies0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Halfway Public House0.6 km
- The Ship0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erith0.8 km
- Belvedere1.2 km
- Barnehurst2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81BU · Data under Open Government Licence