DA8 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Lower Belvedere in Bexley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Erith ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DA8 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00001991 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DA8 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DA8 1DL.
381
31
£ 46,300 /yr
45%
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
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in DA8 1DL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA8 1DL. 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
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 1DL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Company Shop At Ocado0.2 km
- Afro-Caribbean Grocery Store0.6 km
- Apna Store0.9 km
- Belvedere Local0.5 km
- Lower Road Post Office0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Morgan0.9 km
- Halfway Public House0.5 km
- The Ship0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Belvedere Community Cafe0.6 km
- Angel Hill Cafe At Ocado0.2 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.2 km
- Basil's@ Re-Instate0.9 km
- Carousel Cafe0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Superstore0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Big Daddy's Kitchen0.6 km
- Diya Chicken0.9 km
- Fresh Fry / Peri Peri0.5 km
- Milestone Restaurants0.6 km
- New Ruby0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Belvedere1.1 km
- Erith1.3 km
- Barnehurst3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA81DL · Data under Open Government Licence