Postcode report
Is DA18 4AA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DA18 4AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
DA18 4AA is a postcode in Thamesmead East, Bexley, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DA18 4AA, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DA18 4AA are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 DA18 4AA is based on Bexley 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,068 residents, 2,520 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 29% 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 3/10.
For property prices near DA18 4AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DA18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £319k from 11 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DA18 4AA can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 10 records marked free and 10 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DA18 4AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DA18 4AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 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 DA18 4AA
Is DA18 4AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 27% 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 DA18 4AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DA18 4AA?
10 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 DA18 4AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 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 DA18 4AA?
LocaleIQ matched DA18 4AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DA18 4AA?
The latest median sold price is £319k based on 11 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DA18 4AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.