Sherwood Park Avenue is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 9JQ 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 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 9JJ, DA15 9JB, DA15 9HZ, DA15 9JD, DA15 9HX, DA15 9JG, DA15 9JF, DA15 9HU, DA15 9BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA15 9JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.8% | 52.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 34.7% | 39.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 41.5% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 44.9% | 51.3% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around DA15 9JQ this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 30.4% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 7.1% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 15.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 23.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.7% | 85.7% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 90.7% | 83% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 9.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 82.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 13.4% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0.4% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Park Avenue was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.0% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Sherwood Park Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 6th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2023-09-11 | £405,777 |
| 95 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-05-05 | £448,819 |
| 99 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2021-09-10 | £397,604 |
| 95 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2021-06-24 | £381,306 |
| 89 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-04-28 | £344,960 |
DA15 9JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 139 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth Infant School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DD | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 206 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 1,148 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 | 2,075 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 | 4,782 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 | 887 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 2,312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Indian Diner | 258 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 446 yd | |
| Merlinda's Cafe | 246 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 446 yd | |
| Mrs Bouquet Florist | 254 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 449 yd | |
| Baba's Kebab | 264 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 481 yd | |
| Rooted Coffee House At Blackfen Community Library | 7 - 9 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hangar Sidcup | 37 The Oval, Sidcup | 718 yd | |
| Copper House Blackfen | 31 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 748 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 768 yd | |
| The Three Blackbirds Public House | 118 Blendon Road, Bexley | 818 yd | |
| The Broken Drum | 308 Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 268 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 446 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 262 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 446 yd | |
| Sherwood Garden | 252 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 446 yd | |
| LBs Pie & Mash | 16 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 700 yd | |
| Oscar's Fish And Chips | 35 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 689 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 147-149 Blendon Road, Bexley | 749 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackfen School For Girls BLACKFEN ROAD | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Penhill Park ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Marlborough Park (Closed) Marlborough Park Avenue | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Sidcup Golf Club HURST ROAD | golf | 978 yd |
| Danson Park DANSON PARK DANSON PARK DANSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 980 yd |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Hurstmere School HURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.