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DA7 5BX Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DA7 5BX: area rating, property, schools and local change
DA7 5BX is a postcode in Bexleyheath, Bexley, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DA7 5BX, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DA7 5BX are housing and health, 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 DA7 5BX is based on Bexley 011 Census 2021. It covers 7,992 residents, 5,201 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 85% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 6% 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 DA7 5BX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DA7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £453k from 91 rolling sales, up 4.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DA7 5BX can compare 12 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 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 DA7 5BX 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 DA7 5BX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 44 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 DA7 5BX
Is DA7 5BX 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 DA7 5BX?
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 DA7 5BX?
12 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 DA7 5BX?
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 DA7 5BX?
LocaleIQ matched DA7 5BX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DA7 5BX?
The latest median sold price is £453k based on 91 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DA7 5BX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 44 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.