Postcode report
DA5 3DJ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DA5 3DJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
DA5 3DJ is a postcode in Blendon & Penhill, Bexley, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DA5 3DJ, then scores the surrounding small area 83/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DA5 3DJ are health and housing, 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 DA5 3DJ is based on Bexley 020 Census 2021. It covers 11,123 residents, 4,286 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 4% 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 DA5 3DJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DA5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £466k from 65 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DA5 3DJ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DA5 3DJ 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 DA5 3DJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 26 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 DA5 3DJ
Is DA5 3DJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 83/100 (top 1% 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 DA5 3DJ?
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 DA5 3DJ?
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 DA5 3DJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DA5 3DJ?
LocaleIQ matched DA5 3DJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DA5 3DJ?
The latest median sold price is £466k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DA5 3DJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 26 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.