Days Lane is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 8JN 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 Days Lane, Sidcup, DA15 8JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 8JL, DA15 8JH, DA15 8JW, DA15 8JJ, DA15 8JQ, DA15 8DJ, DA15 8JR, DA15 8JP, DA15 8DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA15 8JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.8% | 1.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DA15 8JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 29.3% | 32.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 52.4% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 52.6% | 60.3% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 25.6% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.3% | 13.2% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 8% | -11.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 19.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 23.3% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 29.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 87.1% | 85.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 92.9% | 86.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 86.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Days Lane was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Days Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 87th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Days Lane, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-05-12 | £462,132 |
| 14 Days Lane, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-04-21 | £502,580 |
| 42A Days Lane, Sidcup, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-11-01 | £502,983 |
| 6 Days Lane, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £653,000 | 2021-09-30 | £709,180 |
| 44 Days Lane, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2020-05-27 | £517,123 |
DA15 8JN 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulverton Primary School Dulverton Road , New Eltham SE9 3RH | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,288 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 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,101 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 | 1,311 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 2,005 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 | 175 yd | |
| Maharani | 194 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 181 yd | |
| Halfway Cafe | 176 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 181 yd | |
| Yum/2tasty/2nic/k6 | 164 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 249 yd | |
| Cacio E Pepe | 160 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Halfway House | 188C Halfway Street, Sidcup | 175 yd | |
| Black Boy Public House | Black Boy Southspring | 377 yd | |
| Ye Olde Black Horse | 43 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup Fish Bar | 182 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 181 yd | |
| Peri Peri Royal Wings | 186 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 181 yd | |
| New Eltham Grill | 75 Avery Hill Road | 979 yd | |
| Codfellas | 198 Bexley Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 194 Bexley Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 188A Halfway Street, Sidcup | 181 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Mar Thoma Community Sports Centre Avery Hill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 681 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 |
| Anstridge Community Centre ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE ROAD | 747 yd | |
| Metrogas Amateur Sports Association Ltd AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| University Of Greenwich (Sparrows Farm) SPARROWS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,020 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 | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.