Rowley Avenue is in Sidcup and in Bexley district. DA15 9LA 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 Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, DA15 9LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA15 9BW, DA15 9JY, DA15 9JZ, DA15 9JX, DA15 9BN, DA15 9DS, DA15 9BP, DA15 9JH, DA15 9DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DA15 9LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.6% | 50% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 9LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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 | 33.9% | 29.9% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 62.8% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (90%) 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 | 59.3% | 57.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 32.8% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| 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.
In the area around DA15 9LA this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 7.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 13.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 20% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 19.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 29.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.6% | 94.5% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 94.4% | 95.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowley Avenue was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowley Avenue has the 26th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-02-20 | £572,927 |
| 12 Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-03-26 | £549,613 |
| 13 Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-01-29 | £780,563 |
| 11 Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-12-15 | £661,420 |
| 16 Rowley Avenue, Sidcup, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-05-23 | £728,090 |
DA15 9LA 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 5,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Infant School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DD | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Oak Junior School Burnt Oak Lane , DA15 9DA | 4out of 4 | 905 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 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hurstmere School Hurst Road , DA15 9AW | 2out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Park School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,881 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 | 409 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 623 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Meadow School Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 488 yd | |
| Hayat Restaurant | 25 The Oval, Sidcup | 488 yd | |
| Pride Of India | 35 The Oval, Sidcup | 488 yd | |
| El Iberico | 21 The Oval, Sidcup | 492 yd | |
| Banana Garden | 17 The Oval, Sidcup | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hangar Sidcup | 37 The Oval, Sidcup | 478 yd | |
| Rosary Parish Club | 330A Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup | 858 yd | |
| Copper House Blackfen | 31 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 923 yd | |
| Montrose Park Club | 158 Hurst Road, Sidcup | 925 yd | |
| Tap Sidcup | 3 Wellington Parade, Blackfen Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Chinese Takeaway | 39 The Oval, Sidcup | 488 yd | |
| Oval Fish Bar | 43 The Oval, Sidcup | 492 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 268 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 839 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 262 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 839 yd | |
| Sherwood Garden | 252 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 - 11 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road | 856 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | Westwood Lane, Sidcup | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Park (Closed) Marlborough Park Avenue | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Penhill Park ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Sidcup Golf Club HURST ROAD | golf | 639 yd |
| Blackfen School For Girls BLACKFEN ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Sidcup Youth Centre Burnt Oak Lane | 740 yd | |
| Hurstmere School HURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey C Of E Primary School Burnt Oak Lane | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Sidcup Leisure Centre HURST ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Burnt Oak Junior School BURNT OAK LANE | grass pitches | 920 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.