Cornell Close is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA14 5LY is located in the St Mary's & St James 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 Cornell Close, Sidcup, DA14 5LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA14 5LX, DA14 5LU, DA14 5LG, DA14 5LQ, DA14 5LF, DA14 5LJ, DA14 5HF, DA14 5LE, DA14 5LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA14 5LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 29.4% | 26.8% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 56.1% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (88%) 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 | 40.5% | 53.2% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 9.2% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 14% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 18.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 30.9% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.7% | 80.5% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 95.2% | 83% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 8.2% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 83.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.3% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornell Close was 92.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% higher than the St Mary's & St James average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cornell Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Mary's & St James and the 190th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cornell Close, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2025-06-06 | £444,745 |
| 7 Cornell Close, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-01-26 | £396,853 |
| 4 Cornell Close, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-03-10 | £410,815 |
| 9 Cornell Close, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2017-05-26 | £421,147 |
| 12 Cornell Close, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2015-08-21 | £429,356 |
DA14 5LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cray Primary School Bedens Road , North Cray DA14 5JQ | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Community School 167 Rectory Lane , DA14 5BU | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Baugh Road , Footscray DA14 5ED | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Baugh Road , DA14 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Primary School Riverside Road , DA14 4PX | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kemnal Technology College Sevenoaks Way , DA14 5AA | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Walsingham School Chipperfield Road , BR5 2QR | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harenc School 167 Rectory Lane , Footscray DA14 5BU | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Paddock School Main Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3HS | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Radhuny | 76 St James Way, Sidcup | 301 yd | |
| Enzo's Pizza & Grill | 217 Maidstone Road, Sidcup | 524 yd | |
| Honeydale Farm Shop & Tea Room | 217 Maidstone Road, Sidcup | 524 yd | |
| T's Cafe | Selco Builders Warehouse, Sandy Lane | 811 yd | |
| Ruxley Manor Mulberry Tree & Food Hall | Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Maidstone Road | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Of Kent Social Club | 118 Maidstone Road, Sidcup | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| What The Flip | 80 St James Way, Sidcup | 301 yd | |
| Big Mamas Pot | Ruxley Cottage, Maidstone Road | 483 yd | |
| Kebab Ye | 79 Maidstone Road, Sidcup | 797 yd | |
| Bengal Tandoori | 63 Maidstone Road, Sidcup | 906 yd | |
| Marino Fish Bar | 71 Maidstone Road, Sidcup | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Cray Primary School (Closed) Bedens Road | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Cray Youth Centre RECTORY LANE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.