Orchard Rise West is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 8SZ 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 West, Sidcup, DA15 8SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 8TA, DA15 8SF, DA15 8SY, DA15 8SX, DA15 8SE, DA15 8ST, DA15 8SH, DA15 8SS, DA15 8SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA15 8SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 49.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 26.7% | 39.4% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 46.2% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 51.2% | 53.7% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 12.5% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.3% | 12.2% | -14.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 17.9% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 22.2% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 26.2% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.8% | 87.4% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 96.1% | 89.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 88.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Rise West was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Rise West has the 42nd highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 348th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Orchard Rise West, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-01-27 | £420,220 |
| 48 Orchard Rise West, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-04-26 | £428,099 |
| 36 Orchard Rise West, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-04-19 | £419,750 |
| 90 Orchard Rise West, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2023-11-07 | £393,511 |
| 96 Orchard Rise West, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2023-10-24 | £370,666 |
DA15 8SZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,082 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 | 3,026 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 4,947 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 568 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 568 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 568 yd | |
| Brorritos | 174 Bexley Road | 664 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 170 Bexley Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Fenman (Sidcup) | The Jolly Fenman Public House, 64 - 68 Blackfen Road | 325 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 570 yd | |
| George Staples (88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 273 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 905 yd | |
| Falcon Harvester | Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 998 yd | |
| Rosary Parish Club | 330A Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 17 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 325 yd | |
| Yaseen's Kitchen | 29 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 547 yd | |
| Ocean City Swallow | 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 568 yd | |
| Cod Rocks | 17 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 568 yd | |
| Codfellas | 198 Bexley Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 545 yd | |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Anstridge Community Centre ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE ROAD | 843 yd | |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Stationers Crown Woods Academy BEXLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Crown Woods School (Closed) Riefield Road | 1,063 yd | |
| University Of Greenwich (Avery Hill) AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.