Canterbury Avenue is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 9AT 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 Canterbury Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 9AY, DA15 9AU, DA14 4NS, DA15 9AP, DA15 9AR, DA15 9AS, DA15 9AX, DA14 4NR, DA15 9AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA15 9AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 9AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 37.5% | 30% | -7.5% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 51.3% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 48.9% | 51.3% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 35.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 18.9% | 17.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.8% | 17.2% | -4.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 33.3% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 88% | 79.4% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 91.4% | 88% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 88% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Avenue was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Blendon & Penhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canterbury Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill and the 288th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Canterbury Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2019-06-03 | £705,484 |
| 65 Canterbury Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2013-03-19 | £663,085 |
| 55 Canterbury Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,950 | 2011-10-21 | £694,184 |
| 63 Canterbury Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2007-07-18 | £676,174 |
| 59 Canterbury Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2005-11-10 | £769,968 |
DA15 9AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Infant School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DD | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkbeck Primary School Alma Road , DA14 4ED | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,170 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 | 256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 769 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 983 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Court School 38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU | - not rated | 1,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resta Coffee | Albany Park Railway Station, Steynton Avenue | 603 yd | |
| Ruchi Restaurant | 58 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 741 yd | |
| Caffe Cino's | 34B Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 741 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 44 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 741 yd | |
| Havard Catering Services At Sidcup Golf Club | Hurst Road, Sidcup | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Park Club | 158 Hurst Road, Sidcup | 240 yd | |
| The Albany Hotel | Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 751 yd | |
| Silver Fox Micro Pub | 9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Spring | 18 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 593 yd | |
| The Anchor | 36 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 637 yd | |
| Albany Grill | 42 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 741 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 54 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 741 yd | |
| Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs | 5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op Food | 26 - 28 Steynton Avenue, Bexley | 593 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurstmere School HURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Sidcup Golf Club HURST ROAD | golf | 550 yd |
| Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD | 600 yd | |
| Chislehurst And Sidcup Grammar School HURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Waring Park DAMON CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 806 yd |
| Cleeve Park School BEXLEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Sidcup Leisure Centre HURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,034 yd |
| Birkbeck Primary School ALMA ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Sidcup Youth Centre Burnt Oak Lane | 1,058 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 | 77.8% |
| 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 | 22.2% |
| Median download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.