Hurst Road is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 9AN is located in the Blendon & Penhill 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 Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 9AL, DA5 3EA, DA14 4NP, DA14 4NR, DA15 9AR, DA5 3DY, DA15 9AP, DA14 4PD, DA5 3DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA15 9AN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 46.4% | 48.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53.6% | 51.3% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 9AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 26.8% | 31.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 53.5% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 57.1% | 57.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 30% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 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 | 16.9% | 12.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 9.5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 19.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 22.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 30% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.2% | 89.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 90.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 95.5% | 90.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blendon & Penhill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 Hurst Road, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £657,500 | 2020-01-09 | £795,878 |
| 220 Hurst Road, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £503,000 | 2019-10-11 | £619,665 |
| 230 Hurst Road, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-02-01 | £544,030 |
| 232A Hurst Road, Sidcup, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2017-07-28 | £649,693 |
| 234 Hurst Road, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2017-02-02 | £681,662 |
DA15 9AN 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Infant School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DD | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 710 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 1,810 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montys Café | 17 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 697 yd | |
| Craft T Cake | 7 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 697 yd | |
| Resta Coffee | Albany Park Railway Station, Steynton Avenue | 717 yd | |
| Ruchi Restaurant | 58 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 818 yd | |
| Caffe Cino's | 34B Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Park Club | 158 Hurst Road, Sidcup | 241 yd | |
| Silver Fox Micro Pub | 9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 723 yd | |
| The Albany Hotel | Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Spring | 18 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 679 yd | |
| Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs | 5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 697 yd | |
| The Anchor | 36 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 743 yd | |
| Albany Grill | 42 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 818 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 54 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op Food | 26 - 28 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurstmere School HURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Sidcup Golf Club HURST ROAD | golf | 428 yd |
| Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD | 503 yd | |
| Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Penhill Park ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Chislehurst And Sidcup Grammar School HURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Sidcup Youth Centre Burnt Oak Lane | 1,030 yd | |
| Waring Park DAMON CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,063 yd |
| Sidcup Leisure Centre HURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.