Orchard Rise East is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 8RU 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 Orchard Rise East, Sidcup, DA15 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 8RT, DA15 8PZ, DA15 8RX, DA15 8RY, DA15 8RZ, DA15 8SA, DA15 8SG, DA15 8PX, DA15 8SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA15 8RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 52.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 36.5% | 34% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 47.4% | 46.3% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 41.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.6% | 17% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 16.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 10% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 30.7% | 16.5% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.8% | 88.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.5% | 89.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 89.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Rise East was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.9% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Orchard Rise East has the 54th highest crime rate of 119 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 261st lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Orchard Rise East, Sidcup, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2025-07-31 | £412,742 |
| 51 Orchard Rise East, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-05-28 | £455,188 |
| 59 Orchard Rise East, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-06-02 | £476,690 |
| 21 Orchard Rise East, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £483,000 | 2023-04-27 | £496,040 |
| 63 Orchard Rise East, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £451,000 | 2023-02-24 | £449,636 |
DA15 8RU 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Infant School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College The Green , DA16 2PE | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Stationers' Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,491 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Athletic Community Trust Youth Sparrows Lane , Pippenhall Building, Sparrows Lane SE9 2JR | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Green | 19 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 540 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 540 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 540 yd | |
| Perfect Cafe | 230 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 630 yd | |
| Mozaspice | 8 Gloucester Parade, Blackfen Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Fenman (Sidcup) | The Jolly Fenman Public House, 64 - 68 Blackfen Road | 162 yd | |
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 522 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 543 yd | |
| Rosary Parish Club | 330A Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup | 664 yd | |
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 17 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 502 yd | |
| The Fen Chinese Take Away | 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 522 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Grill | 235 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 522 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 231 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 522 yd | |
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 620 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 753 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 598 yd | |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 892 yd |
| Anstridge Community Centre ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE ROAD | 1,011 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 267.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 267.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 42.58 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.