Postcode report
Is DA14 6QQ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DA14 6QQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DA14 6QQ is a postcode in Sidcup, Bexley, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DA14 6QQ, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DA14 6QQ are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DA14 6QQ is based on Bexley 025 Census 2021. It covers 7,859 residents, 5,754 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 86% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near DA14 6QQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DA14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £252k from 73 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DA14 6QQ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 6 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DA14 6QQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DA14 6QQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DA14 6QQ
Is DA14 6QQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DA14 6QQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DA14 6QQ?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DA14 6QQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for DA14 6QQ?
LocaleIQ matched DA14 6QQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DA14 6QQ?
The latest median sold price is £252k based on 73 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DA14 6QQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.