Old Farm Avenue is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 8AP is located in the Blackfen & Lamorbey 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 Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 8AN, DA15 8BU, DA15 8BE, DA15 8BH, DA15 7PF, DA15 8AR, DA15 8BB, DA15 8BQ, DA15 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA15 8AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 48.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 35.3% | 32.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 48.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 5.5% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 50.2% | 45.6% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 39.8% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.4% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 DA15 8AP this area, 9.7% 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 | 21.1% | 9.7% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 20.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 33.6% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.4% | 88.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 97.3% | 85.3% | -12.0% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 85.3% | -11.3% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Farm Avenue was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.4% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Farm Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 105th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 293 Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-11-22 | £594,495 |
| 243 Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-08-21 | £632,853 |
| 295 Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-11-16 | £663,709 |
| 259 Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2021-08-04 | £772,811 |
| 257 Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-04-09 | £762,021 |
DA15 8AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulverton Primary School Dulverton Road , New Eltham SE9 3RH | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlands Primary School Woodside Road , DA15 7JG | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,690 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,637 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cacio E Pepe | 160 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 393 yd | |
| Yum/2tasty/2nic/k6 | 164 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 432 yd | |
| Halfway Cafe | 176 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 498 yd | |
| Maharani | 194 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 498 yd | |
| Walnuts | Shish Restaurant, 188 Halfway Street | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Halfway House | 188C Halfway Street, Sidcup | 507 yd | |
| Ye Olde Black Horse | 43 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 868 yd | |
| New Eltham Social Club | 32 Avery Hill Road | 943 yd | |
| Black Boy Public House | Black Boy Southspring | 983 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (formally Virgin Active Health Club) | Virgin Active Health Club, Sidcup By Pass Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup Fish Bar | 182 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 498 yd | |
| Peri Peri Royal Wings | 186 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 498 yd | |
| Yasaka Sushi | 46 Avery Hill Road | 903 yd | |
| New Eltham Grill | 75 Avery Hill Road | 911 yd | |
| The Catch | 261 Main Road, Sidcup | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 188A Halfway Street, Sidcup | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Hall Woodside Crescent | 780 yd | |
| St James Mar Thoma Community Sports Centre Avery Hill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Longlands Recreation Ground Crescent Road | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Flamingo Park Sports Ground SIDCUP BY PASS | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| King Georges Recreation Ground KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELDS LONGLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Sidcup Family Golf SIDCUP BY PASS | golf | 1,031 yd |
| Metrogas Amateur Sports Association Ltd AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,032 yd |
| Burnt Oak Junior School BURNT OAK LANE | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.