Norfolk Crescent is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 8HY 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 Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup, DA15 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 8HZ, DA15 8HN, DA15 8HX, DA15 8JS, DA15 8JP, DA15 8HU, DA15 8JT, DA15 8HR, DA15 8JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA15 8HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.1% | 35.4% | 11.3% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 49.5% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 52.8% | 59.8% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.5% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 12.9% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 15.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 18.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 24.4% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 20.4% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 91.1% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 95.5% | 91.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Crescent was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Norfolk Crescent has the 45th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £411,000 | 2025-01-29 | £406,377 |
| 136 Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2024-08-22 | £392,320 |
| 64 Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-06-06 | £435,902 |
| 142 Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-12-08 | £488,644 |
| 80 Norfolk Crescent, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-05-22 | £494,720 |
DA15 8HY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulverton Primary School Dulverton Road , New Eltham SE9 3RH | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,875 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 | 1,258 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnuts | Shish Restaurant, 188 Halfway Street | 544 yd | |
| Maharani | 194 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 549 yd | |
| Halfway Cafe | 176 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 549 yd | |
| Sweet Fig | 195 Days Lane, Sidcup | 566 yd | |
| Yum/2tasty/2nic/k6 | 164 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Boy Public House | Black Boy Southspring | 389 yd | |
| The Halfway House | 188C Halfway Street, Sidcup | 544 yd | |
| Jolly Fenman (Sidcup) | The Jolly Fenman Public House, 64 - 68 Blackfen Road | 772 yd | |
| Rosary Parish Club | 330A Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup | 883 yd | |
| The Hangar Sidcup | 37 The Oval, Sidcup | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup Fish Bar | 182 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 549 yd | |
| Peri Peri Royal Wings | 186 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 549 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 17 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 702 yd | |
| Codfellas | 198 Bexley Road | 793 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 194 Bexley Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 188A Halfway Street, Sidcup | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Anstridge Community Centre ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE ROAD | 623 yd | |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| University Of Greenwich (Avery Hill) AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| St James Mar Thoma Community Sports Centre Avery Hill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 903 yd |
| Metrogas Amateur Sports Association Ltd AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 936 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 | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.