Main Road is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA14 6RL is located in the Longlands 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 Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA14 6RU, DA14 6TB, DA14 6RD, DA14 6PE, DA14 6TL, DA14 6PP, DA14 6PD, DA14 6PX, DA14 6PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA14 6RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 53.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.9% | 38.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 43.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 50% | 57.2% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 29% | 30.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.2% | 13.4% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 21.5% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 38.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 90.7% | 82.4% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 93.5% | 81.7% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 81.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 120.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.9% higher than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 128th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184C Main Road, Sidcup, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2019-05-28 | £315,481 |
| 188A Main Road, Sidcup, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £264,500 | 2019-01-24 | £289,383 |
| 184 Main Road, Sidcup, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-06-06 | £377,257 |
| 184A Main Road, Sidcup, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2002-11-29 | £280,788 |
| 186 Main Road, Sidcup, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,500 | 1999-05-17 | £243,836 |
DA14 6RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longlands Primary School Woodside Road , DA15 7JG | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck Primary School Alma Road , DA14 4ED | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulverton Primary School Dulverton Road , New Eltham SE9 3RH | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Catholic Sixth Form College Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Joseph's Catholic School Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaverwood School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla Mirch | 273 Main Road, Sidcup | 512 yd | |
| Greek Meze 2 | 299 Main Road, Sidcup | 512 yd | |
| Richard's Cafe | 1B Marechal Niel Parade, Main Road | 666 yd | |
| Limoncello | 8-9 Marechal Niel Parade, Main Road | 666 yd | |
| Rannah | 3 Marechal Niel Parade, Main Road | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup Working Men's Social Club And Institute | 169 Main Road, Sidcup | 125 yd | |
| Horse & Groom Harvester | 136 Main Road, Sidcup | 225 yd | |
| Sidcup Sports Club Catering | Sydney Road, Sidcup | 290 yd | |
| Sidcup And Footscray United Services Club | 108 Main Road, Sidcup | 599 yd | |
| Ninety Seven Wine & Cocktail Bar | 97 Main Road, Sidcup | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Catch | 261 Main Road, Sidcup | 299 yd | |
| Selin's Charcoal Kebab House | 89 Main Road, Sidcup | 693 yd | |
| Hook & Line | 2 Elm Parade, Main Road | 711 yd | |
| Fireaway Sidcup | 71 Sidcup High Street, Sidcup | 869 yd | |
| Mooboo Sidcup | 65 Sidcup High Street, Sidcup | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 1 Jenner Close, Sidcup | 796 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | 1 Sidcup High Street, Sidcup | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sidcup Sports Club SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 281 yd |
| Christ Church Hall Woodside Crescent | 361 yd | |
| Longlands Recreation Ground Crescent Road | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chislehurst) SIDCUP BY PASS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Flamingo Park Sports Ground SIDCUP BY PASS | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Better Gym Sidcup SIDCUP HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| King Georges Recreation Ground KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELDS LONGLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Christ The King St Marys Sixth Form College CHISLEHURST ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,054 yd |
| New Generation Church Trust BIRKBECK ROAD | 1,084 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.