Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA15 9AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	47.1%	50%	2.9%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	52.9%	50%	-2.9%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around DA15 9AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	45.5%	47.8%	2.3%	37.9%	9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	36.4%	40.8%	4.4%	44.2%	-3.4%
Separated	2.7%	3.5%	0.8%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	10%	5.1%	-4.9%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	5.5%	2.7%	-2.8%	6.1%	-3.4%

Health

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 (86.8%) 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	49.4%	50.9%	1.5%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	36.4%	35.9%	-0.5%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	11.5%	9.6%	-1.9%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	1.1%	1.8%	0.7%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.3%	16%	-1.3%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	15.2%	-0.3%	9.6%	5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	15.6%	1.5%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	3.5%	0.3%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.8%	15.6%	-1.2%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	25%	32%	7.0%	33.8%	-1.8%
Other	8.2%	2%	-6.2%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	1.1%	1.6%
Chinese	2.7%	0.3%	-2.4%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.5%	4.8%	3.3%	3.1%	1.7%
Pakistani	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.7%	-0.6%
Other Asian	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	3.8%	2.4%	-1.4%	2.5%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.8%	1.9%
White	85.1%	73.1%	-12.0%	81.4%	-8.3%
Arab	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.2% 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	79.7%	75.2%	-4.5%	83.2%	-8.0%
European Union	8%	5.7%	-2.3%	6.1%	-0.4%
Rest of Europe	1.5%	3%	1.5%	0.8%	2.2%
Africa	3.1%	2.1%	-1.0%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	6.5%	11.6%	5.1%	5.6%	6.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	1.3%	0.8%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.9%	74.6%	-4.3%	83.2%	-8.6%
10+ Years	10%	14.8%	4.8%	9.8%	5.0%
5-10 Years	3.1%	5%	1.9%	2.9%	2.1%
2-5 Years	1.5%	3%	1.5%	2.2%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	2.7%	-3.8%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.9%	76.7%	-6.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	4.5%	1.2%	3.3%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	15.2%	13.5%	1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38%	37.2%	0.8%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Hindu	2.7%	1.7%	1.0%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	6.9%	6.5%	0.4%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Hurst Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Road was 206.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 275.5% higher than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Hurst Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 47th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in DA15 9AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hurst Road are based on 252 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bexley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA15 9AB

Average Price
£316,810

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£316,810

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hurst Road

Average Price
£650,992

Semi-Detached
£671,891

Terraced
£551,694

Detached
£1,085,238

Flats/Maisonettes
£304,637

Other
£108,983

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hurst Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 Vinson Court Hurst Road, Sidcup, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£268,000	2018-12-20	£295,840
Flat 3 Vinson Court Hurst Road, Sidcup, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2010-10-01	£311,935
Flat 7 Vinson Court Hurst Road, Sidcup, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2010-06-25	£317,495
Flat 1 Vinson Court Hurst Road, Sidcup, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£162,500	2009-08-20	£303,941
Flat 4 Vinson Court Hurst Road, Sidcup, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£174,500	2006-12-08	£301,863

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA15 9AB

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	111
Retired	36
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	16
Other	13
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Other	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Information and communication	9
Education	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Manufacturing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DB	3out of 4	219 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA	4out of 4	265 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkbeck Primary School Alma Road , DA14 4ED	3out of 4	536 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chatsworth Infant School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DD	3out of 4	614 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longlands Primary School Woodside Road , DA15 7JG	3out of 4	1,015 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG	3out of 4	452 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW	2out of 4	1,017 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN	3out of 4	1,579 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU	3out of 4	1,767 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE	3out of 4	2,271 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF	- not rated	561 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP	3out of 4	732 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU	- not rated	781 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD	- not rated	852 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN	- not rated	1,579 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Melk Coffee Co	132 Station Road, Sidcup	76 yd
Royal Kitchen	135 - 137 Station Road, Sidcup	106 yd
Premier Inn London Sidcup	101 Station Road, Sidcup	122 yd
The Chunky Teapot	167 Station Road, Sidcup	122 yd
Jalsha Tandoori	169 - 171 Station Road, Sidcup	122 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Iron Horse	122 Station Road, Sidcup	76 yd
The Alma	The Alma Public House, 10 Alma Road	352 yd
Boyles'	79 Station Road, Sidcup	381 yd
Ye Olde Black Horse	43 Halfway Street, Sidcup	463 yd
Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club	19 Station Road, Sidcup	881 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hings	151 Station Road, Sidcup	122 yd
Domino's Pizza	147 Station Road, Sidcup	122 yd
Cafe Concerto At Sidcup Railway Station	Jubilee Way, Sidcup	157 yd
Papa John's Pizza	81 Station Road, Sidcup	367 yd
Fireaway Sidcup	71 Sidcup High Street, Sidcup	1,049 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	4-6 Station Parade, Station Road		226 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lamorbey Swim Centre (Closed) Station Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	171 yd
Sidcup Leisure Centre HURST ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	196 yd
Holy Trinity Lamorbey C Of E Primary School Burnt Oak Lane	grass pitches	277 yd
Chislehurst And Sidcup Grammar School HURST ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	341 yd
King Georges Recreation Ground KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELDS KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELDS LONGLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	357 yd
Sidcup Youth Centre Burnt Oak Lane		375 yd
Burnt Oak Junior School BURNT OAK LANE	grass pitches	379 yd
Birkbeck Primary School ALMA ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	423 yd
New Generation Church Trust BIRKBECK ROAD		639 yd
Waring Park DAMON CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	681 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DA15 9AB