Portland Avenue is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 9HA 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 Portland Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 9HN, DA15 9HL, DA15 9HB, DA15 9HW, DA15 9HP, DA15 9EY, DA15 9HQ, DA15 9BQ, DA15 9EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA15 9HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 55.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 44.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 34.5% | 40.7% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 45.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 45.4% | 54% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 35.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.3% | 15.8% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 11.8% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 20.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 25.4% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.3% | 86.6% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 91.8% | 85.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 85.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 11.2% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Avenue was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% higher than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portland Avenue has the 35th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 331st highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Portland Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-05-01 | £434,948 |
| 26 Portland Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-03-25 | £445,996 |
| 15 Portland Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-05-02 | £392,716 |
| 53 Portland Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-02-17 | £424,037 |
| 53 Portland Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-04-15 | £406,162 |
DA15 9HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth Infant School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DD | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,472 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oval Brasserie | 49 The Oval, Sidcup | 342 yd | |
| Hayat Restaurant | 25 The Oval, Sidcup | 342 yd | |
| Pride Of India | 35 The Oval, Sidcup | 342 yd | |
| El Iberico | 21 The Oval, Sidcup | 349 yd | |
| Banana Garden | 17 The Oval, Sidcup | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hangar Sidcup | 37 The Oval, Sidcup | 313 yd | |
| Rosary Parish Club | 330A Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup | 478 yd | |
| Copper House Blackfen | 31 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 491 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 503 yd | |
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Chinese Takeaway | 39 The Oval, Sidcup | 342 yd | |
| Oval Fish Bar | 43 The Oval, Sidcup | 349 yd | |
| LBs Pie & Mash | 16 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 471 yd | |
| Oscar's Fish And Chips | 35 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 471 yd | |
| Chapter Tep | 10 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 425 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackfen School For Girls BLACKFEN ROAD | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Penhill Park ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Marlborough Park (Closed) Marlborough Park Avenue | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Sidcup Youth Centre Burnt Oak Lane | 1,071 yd | |
| Sidcup Golf Club HURST ROAD | golf | 1,072 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.