Faraday Avenue is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA14 4JB is located in the Sidcup electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Old Bexley and Sidcup. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faraday Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 4JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA14 4JR, DA14 4JL, DA14 4JD, DA14 4JX, DA15 9AF, DA14 4JT, DA15 9AA, DA15 9AQ, DA14 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA14 4JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DA14 4JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.3% | 22.6% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 65.1% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.1% | 51.1% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 38.3% | 8.7% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DA14 4JB this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 7.9% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 36.2% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.6% | 83.3% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 88.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 8.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 88.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 0% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday Avenue was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Blendon & Penhill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Faraday Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill and the 106th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Faraday Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2025-03-28 | £742,810 |
| 67 Faraday Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2024-10-09 | £786,500 |
| 97 Faraday Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-02-12 | £579,526 |
| 63 Faraday Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-01-19 | £537,466 |
| 99 Faraday Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-10-06 | £712,737 |
DA14 4JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkbeck Primary School Alma Road , DA14 4ED | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth Infant School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DD | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlands Primary School Woodside Road , DA15 7JG | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 600 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 895 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havard Catering Services At Sidcup Golf Club | Hurst Road, Sidcup | 315 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Bird College | Bird College, Alma Road | 317 yd | |
| Oak Tree Café | Sidcup Leisure Centre, Hurst Road | 322 yd | |
| Kings Diner Fish & Chips | 2 Station Parade, Station Road | 457 yd | |
| Tulip Cafe | 8 Station Parade, Station Road | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alma | The Alma Public House, 10 Alma Road | 435 yd | |
| The Iron Horse | 122 Station Road, Sidcup | 517 yd | |
| Boyles' | 79 Station Road, Sidcup | 549 yd | |
| Montrose Park Club | 158 Hurst Road, Sidcup | 674 yd | |
| Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club | 19 Station Road, Sidcup | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Concerto At Sidcup Railway Station | Jubilee Way, Sidcup | 382 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 81 Station Road, Sidcup | 545 yd | |
| Hings | 151 Station Road, Sidcup | 584 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 147 Station Road, Sidcup | 584 yd | |
| Mooboo Sidcup | 65 Sidcup High Street, Sidcup | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4-6 Station Parade, Station Road | 457 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 1 Sidcup High Street, Sidcup | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waring Park DAMON CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 277 yd |
| Chislehurst And Sidcup Grammar School HURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Birkbeck Primary School ALMA ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Sidcup Leisure Centre HURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| New Generation Church Trust BIRKBECK ROAD | 534 yd | |
| Lamorbey Swim Centre (Closed) Station Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey C Of E Primary School Burnt Oak Lane | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Sidcup Youth Centre Burnt Oak Lane | 664 yd | |
| Sidcup Golf Club HURST ROAD | golf | 688 yd |
| Hurstmere School HURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.