DA8 1DG is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Hillside in Bexley. Administratively it sits within Belvedere ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
Day-to-day life in DA8 1DG has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00001984 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA8 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA8 1DG.
465
32
£ 46,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA8 1DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines DA8 1DG — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA8 1DG. The average age is 32.5. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA8 1DG has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Belvedere Junior School
Belvedere Infant School
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Cornerstone School
Lessness Heath Primary School
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Company Shop At Ocado0.3 km
- Erith Mini Market0.8 km
- Riverside Supermarket0.8 km
- Soka Blackmore Chemist0.8 km
- Erith Supermarket0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Belvedere Community Cafe0.6 km
- Le Cafe Creme0.8 km
- Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado0.3 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.3 km
- Basil's@ Re-Instate0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Pom Pom Fish Bar0.8 km
- Chilli Chill0.9 km
- Lucky Inn0.7 km
- Lunchies0.7 km
- Metros Fried Chicken1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Halfway Public House0.5 km
- The Ship0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Superstore0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere1.1 km
- Erith1.2 km
- Barnehurst3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81DG · Data under Open Government Licence