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DA18 4YZ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DA18 4YZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DA18 4YZ 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 4YZ, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DA18 4YZ are safety and jobs, while housing 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 4YZ is based on Bexley 008 Census 2021. It covers 12,912 residents, 2,952 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 34% 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 5/10.
For property prices near DA18 4YZ, 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 4YZ can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DA18 4YZ 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 4YZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 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 4YZ
Is DA18 4YZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 45% 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 4YZ?
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 4YZ?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DA18 4YZ?
LocaleIQ matched DA18 4YZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DA18 4YZ?
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 4YZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.