Halfway Street is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 8DE 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 Halfway Street, Sidcup, DA15 8DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 8DF, DA15 8DG, DA15 8DL, DA15 8ET, DA15 8BQ, DA15 8ES, DA15 8JG, DA15 8BH, DA15 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA15 8DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 48.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.8% | 39% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 44.7% | -12.7% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 51.4% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 14.8% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 15% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 12.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 22.3% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 22.9% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 91.3% | 89.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 90.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 90.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halfway Street was 10.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Halfway Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 119 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 31st lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 Halfway Street, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-08-28 | £458,614 |
| 205 Halfway Street, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2015-05-22 | £639,534 |
| 189 Halfway Street, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2015-01-23 | £549,444 |
| 209 Halfway Street, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2013-11-27 | £536,027 |
| 187 Halfway Street, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2011-06-10 | £442,338 |
DA15 8DE 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 5,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulverton Primary School Dulverton Road , New Eltham SE9 3RH | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | - not rated | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Infant School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | - not rated | 986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | - not rated | 1,005 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 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Stationers' Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 4,560 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,560 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,153 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Athletic Community Trust Youth Sparrows Lane , Pippenhall Building, Sparrows Lane SE9 2JR | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lollipops School (At Bramble House) Lollipops Child Care Limited , 88 Southwood Road SE9 3QT | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 69 yd | |
| Yum/2tasty/2nic/k6 | 164 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 122 yd | |
| Maharani | 194 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 214 yd | |
| Halfway Cafe | 176 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 214 yd | |
| Walnuts | Shish Restaurant, 188 Halfway Street | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Halfway House | 188C Halfway Street, Sidcup | 226 yd | |
| Black Boy Public House | Black Boy Southspring | 719 yd | |
| Ye Olde Black Horse | 43 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 805 yd | |
| New Eltham Social Club | 32 Avery Hill Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup Fish Bar | 182 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 214 yd | |
| Peri Peri Royal Wings | 186 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 214 yd | |
| New Eltham Grill | 75 Avery Hill Road | 965 yd | |
| Yasaka Sushi | 46 Avery Hill Road | 978 yd | |
| New Eltham Fish and Chips - Kebab | 63 Avery Hill Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 188A Halfway Street, Sidcup | 214 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Mar Thoma Community Sports Centre Avery Hill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Metrogas Amateur Sports Association Ltd AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Burnt Oak Junior School BURNT OAK LANE | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| University Of Greenwich (Avery Hill) AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Christ Church Hall Woodside Crescent | 1,057 yd | |
| King Georges Recreation Ground KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELDS LONGLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 yd |
| Longlands Recreation Ground Crescent Road | grass pitches | 1,081 yd |
| Lamorbey Swim Centre (Closed) Station Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.