Blenheim Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DA15 9AU 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%

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 vicinity of DA15 9AU 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%

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 (86.6%) 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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Blenheim Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blenheim Road was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% higher than the Blendon & Penhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blenheim Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill and the 318th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£62,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in DA15 9AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Blenheim Road are based on 40 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 Blenheim Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for DA15 9AU

Average Price
£629,771

Semi-Detached
£643,267

Terraced
£572,509

Detached
£648,735

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blenheim Road

Average Price
£646,601

Semi-Detached
£656,532

Terraced
£594,895

Detached
£695,906

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blenheim Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Blenheim Road, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£623,000	2025-10-03	£611,908
33 Blenheim Road, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£620,000	2025-06-24	£628,224
2 Blenheim Road, Sidcup, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£555,000	2024-11-07	£554,431
3 Blenheim Road, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£817,500	2023-06-26	£855,403
22 Blenheim Road, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£555,000	2022-11-25	£547,253

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DA15 9AU

Employment

DA15 9AU 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF	- not rated	5,346 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hurst Junior School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ	- not rated	946 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hurst Infant School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ	- not rated	946 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ	- not rated	946 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ	3out of 4	946 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chatsworth Infant School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DD	3out of 4	964 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW	- not rated	257 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW	2out of 4	257 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Hurstmere Foundation School for Boys Hurst Road , DA15 9AW	- not rated	257 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG	3out of 4	715 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG	- not rated	715 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	811 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN	3out of 4	1,019 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP	3out of 4	1,172 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU	- not rated	1,492 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD	- not rated	1,616 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Resta Coffee	Albany Park Railway Station, Steynton Avenue	683 yd
Ruchi Restaurant	58 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	810 yd
Caffe Cino's	34B Steynton Avenue, Bexley	810 yd
Fortune Inn	44 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	810 yd
Montys Café	17 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	883 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Montrose Park Club	158 Hurst Road, Sidcup	126 yd
The Albany Hotel	Steynton Avenue, Bexley	815 yd
Silver Fox Micro Pub	9 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	904 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beijing Spring	18 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	662 yd
The Anchor	36 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	714 yd
Albany Grill	42 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	810 yd
Domino's Pizza	54 Steynton Avenue, Bexley	810 yd
Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs	5 Montpelier Avenue, Bexley	883 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Op Food	26 - 28 Steynton Avenue, Bexley		662 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hurstmere School HURST ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	257 yd
Sidcup Golf Club HURST ROAD	golf	435 yd
Hurst Community Centre HURST PLACE HURST PLACE HURST ROAD		601 yd
Chislehurst And Sidcup Grammar School HURST ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	715 yd
Waring Park DAMON CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	853 yd
Hurst Primary School DORCHESTER AVENUE	grass pitches	946 yd
Sidcup Leisure Centre HURST ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	973 yd
Sidcup Youth Centre Burnt Oak Lane		978 yd
Penhill Park ROWLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	1,004 yd
Cleeve Park School BEXLEY LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,018 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	18.44 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	18.44 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	3.28 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DA15 9AU