Lime Grove is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 8PJ 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 Lime Grove, Sidcup, DA15 8PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 8PH, DA15 8PP, DA15 8PL, DA15 8PT, DA15 8PU, DA15 8PQ, DA15 8QS, DA15 8PY, DA15 8GU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA15 8PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 37.2% | 37.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 45.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 51.4% | 49.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 22.3% | 20.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.9% | 15% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 15% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 23.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 90.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 95.3% | 89.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 7% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 89% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Grove was 41.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Grove has the 60th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 270th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Lime Grove, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-10-25 | £400,880 |
| 34 Lime Grove, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £506,000 | 2024-07-16 | £512,325 |
| 36 Lime Grove, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-05-13 | £508,368 |
| 4 Lime Grove, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2022-05-31 | £425,253 |
| 10 Lime Grove, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2021-06-04 | £408,777 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,006 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 | 3,768 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 | 1,232 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Cafe | 230 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 270 yd | |
| Mozaspice | 8 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 309 yd | |
| Sweet Fig | 195 Days Lane, Sidcup | 391 yd | |
| The Caverna | 267 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 417 yd | |
| Guans Chinese | 255 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 214 yd | |
| Rosary Parish Club | 330A Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup | 257 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 414 yd | |
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 419 yd | |
| Copper House Blackfen | 31 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fen Chinese Take Away | 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 214 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Grill | 235 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 214 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 231 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 214 yd | |
| Paya | 4 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 309 yd | |
| Masterfryer | 259 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 417 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 461 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 931 yd | |
| Blackfen School For Girls BLACKFEN ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.